Brian Hicks

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Brian Hicks is a senior writer with The Post and Courier. In his 10 years with the paper, he has covered a wide variety of subjects, including politics and news of the weird (also known as politics). His reporting has won 20 S.C. Press Association Awards, including Journalist of the Year in 1998. He is also the author or co-author of four books, including the local history yarn "Raising the Hunley," which was so popular it was even translated into Czechoslovakian. Really.


 

Recent Stories

Which side is Graham really on?

Friday, Sept. 3, 2010

Lindsey, you still don't get it. You think you can waltz into town, talk about spending federal money out one side of your mouth and then try to appease the tea party out of the other side? Folks are smart, Sen. Graham. They can see through your duplicity. Read MoreRead More

 

For poll-axed Sheheen, the climb is high

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

Poor Vince Sheheen. It's not even Labor Day and already the usual South Carolina Democratic desperation has set in. Read MoreRead More

 

Local New Orleans natives still miss city

Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010
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Greg Voigt would like to go home, but he knows the place he loved no longer exists. Most of the neighborhood restaurants, the eclectic characters, his friends -- even his home -- are now just gone. Read MoreRead More

 

Road rules: Bicycle edition

Friday, Aug. 27, 2010

Here's a little downtown Charleston bicycle traffic quiz for you: 1. While riding down King Street, you come to a red light. What do you do? Read MoreRead More

 

If it looks like a junket, it probably is

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010

Several years ago, state Sen. Larry Grooms had an idea to put the travel expenses of lawmakers and state employees on the Internet for all to see. Read MoreRead More

 

Is pitching a fit really bad thing?

Friday, Aug. 20, 2010

So the mayor and some Charleston City Council members say Tim Mallard is out of control. They say he is threatening and abusive to staff -- he yells, pitches fits, often disrupts meetings. Read MoreRead More

 

Van Liew's sleek yacht hits water after getting overhaul; now sailor is on lookout for race sponsors

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010
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Brad Van Liew watches his shore crew wrap giant lifting straps around his bright yellow racing yacht while a Detyens Shipyard crane hovers overhead. Read MoreRead More

 

Remember when 'public' meant 'free?'

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010

Welcome back to school. Hope you enjoyed that summer vacation. We're so glad you have decided to attend South Carolina public schools, where we shape and mold the Palmetto State's future -- as cost-effectively as possible. Read MoreRead More

 

Van Liew's boat for around-the-world race launched

Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010

Brad Van Liew's campaign for a third solo sailboat race around the world is now afloat. Read MoreRead More

 

Keeping up with Kandrac

Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010

If you had $6,069 to help local education, you could do all sorts of things. For instance, you might: --Buy two decent SmartBoards for classrooms. --Supply a couple of dozen teachers with a year's worth of supplies. Read MoreRead More

 

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