Politics

Court won't block probe's release

Ruling leaves question in commission's hands

COLUMBIA -- Gov. Mark Sanford did not make any part of his ethics investigation off limits when he waived confidentiality, so the S.C. Supreme Court won't block the findings from reaching the hands of state legislators, according to an opinion issued Thursday. Read More

Officials certify voting results

County and municipal election officials in Charleston, Berkeley and Colleton counties on Thursday reviewed and certified the results of Tuesday's elections, making the lists of winners official and changing none of the outcomes reported Tuesday night. Read More

New council member recognizes familiar face

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Newly elected Town Councilman Dr. Craig Rhyne thought incumbent Councilman Ken Glasson looked familiar, but he wasn't sure why until they talked at a council meeting on Thursday. Read More

Hargett says he'll seek seat in Legislature

Dorchester county councilman announces bid for House District 98 post held by Annette Young

It's official. Dorchester County Councilman Larry Hargett will run for the Statehouse seat held for 10 terms by Annette Young. Read More

Moncks Corner runoff scheduled Nov. 17 to settle one council seat

Voters will choose between incumbent Laura Perdue, a nursing supervisor, and Johna Bilton, who owns a children’s boutique. They tied in Tuesday’s election. Read More

Charleston County election results certified

The Charleston County Board of Canvassers met today to certify election results for all Charleston County elections held Tuesday. Read More

Election lessons to shape '10

Those who don't claim a party are the decision makers

WASHINGTON -- What we learned from the off-year elections: The president's influence is limited, independents rule, issues trump ideology and, once more, "It's the economy, stupid." Read More

Vote for change

'We still have to go all the way to Mount Pleasant to make something happen'

AWENDAW -- The mayoral race here between longtime incumbent William Alston and challenger Samuel Robinson had been portrayed as a battle over how this rural town should grow. Read More

Brig option stirs political debate

COLUMBIA -- A recent cable news report that Guantanamo Bay detainees could be sent to the Navy brig in Hanahan has provoked a roiling political debate, even though the concept of the transfer isn't new and doesn't appear imminent. Read More

Council election recounts to be held

Mandatory recounts will be held today in the Mount Pleasant and Isle of Palms municipal elections, but the county's director of elections does not expect the outcomes to change. Read More