The State: Obama ascendant after trading primary wins with Clinton

FITSNews: Super-Secret Budget Stuff

Greenville News: Senate adopts amendment to raise cigarette tax by 50 cents

Greenville News: Paving dispute erupts at County Council meeting �

Post and Courier: Scott tapes released

Post and Courier: Riley reverses on fire report

The State: 3 questions about raising the state’s cigarette tax

Greenville News: Spending issues key to House 21 GOP primary

The State: Meet the candidates to lead Richland 1

Item: Money in the legislative bank

The State: Firefighters union criticizes delay in releasing report

The State: S.C. Senate to vote on cigarette tax soon

Post and Courier: 2 Democrats set sights on taking senator's spot

Post and Courier: Ford loses Civil Rights memorabilia in fire

SCHotline Exclusive: Inaugural Glenn Springs Acadamy Gala [Pictorial]

SCHotline Exclusive: UPDATED: Randy Scott audio tapes from jail

Greenville News: Challenger takes aim at Graham

Post and Courier: Ford home catches fire

Greenville News: Panhandlers on Main Street in Greenville can be ticketed

Post and Courier: State Democrats target payday lending

Herald-Journal: District 7 weighs vaccine program

Beaufort Gazette: Erickson holds early financial lead over Brown

Independent Mail: Citizens plan protest for Anderson County Council meeting

Herald-Journal: Another take on the S.C. Club for Growth

The Herald: At SC Democratic convention, Rex denied chance to be delegate

Greenville News: State Senate and House candidates to discuss issues

Greenville News: Influx of Hispanics brings demand for bilingual teachers, health-care workers

Greenville News: South Carolina needs tough immigration bill

Greenville News: S.C. Politics: Bills that made it, and bills that died

Greenville News: Senator: ‘We were gigantic suckers’

Herald-Journal: S.C. Democratic Convention a colorful experience for local supporters

Sun News: Horry's District 10 race cleans up

Greenville News: Haddon mounting singular challenge to Fair in Senate 6

Greenville News: Prosecutor to probe why DUI cases were dropped for senator's clients

The State: Port appointment dominates Senate debate

Island Packet: State Senate candidate debate: Davis slams Ceips over port nominee delay

RR: Why Celebrate Rev. Wrong?

Greenville News: Sanford: Illegal alien bill won't work

The State: Clyburn’s party is about unity

Post and Courier: Charleston County likely escapes tax hike

Independent Mail: Anderson County Council members respond to public records requests

[PR]: News from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) SRS RECEIVES INCREASED FUNDING UNDER SENATE DEFENSE BILL [Audio]

Greenville News: Senate initially OKs immigration bill that would fine employers who hire illegals

The State: Ravenel will report to Georgia prison May 29

The State: Land takes floor to filibuster immigration bill

The State: McConnell: Going home early not an option

Beaufort Gazette: Some local officials prefer challenger in Statehouse races

Independent Mail: Anderson County officials set charges for access to public records

SCHotline Podcast Exclusive: Congressman Gresham Barrett Discusses the Economy, Oil Prices and More!

Voice For Choice: SC Public Schools: More Spending, Lower Literacy than Eritrea

WSJ: The Fed's Fed Funds Dilemma

SCHotline.com: Witherspoon campaign putting up signs this week

The Herald: Sanford wants grant program money used elsewhere

The State: Telling it like it is: elected as a firebrand, Patterson retires as a statesman

Post and Courier: SC could provide template for public prayer

Greenville News: WWII vet buys bullets at pawnshop; shoots self outside VA clinic, police say

Greenville News: Sanford: Legislature needs to restore cuts

The State: Immigration squabbling continues

The State: Payday-lending ‘reform’ should mean helping consumers

Beaufort Gazette: Group claims state Constitution sets woefully inadequate education standards

Herald-Journal: Republican controversy shifts again

Greenville News: School district wants 4-mill cap ruled unconstitutional

Greenville News: S.C. no longer in running for Volkswagen plant, automaker says

The State: Sanford takes to the road to decry budget

Post and Courier: Blame game stalls reform bill

Herald-Journal: Ritchie criticized on immigration bill

Greenville News: Key vote today on immigration reform

Greenville News: Upstate Forever to oppose Cliffs permits

Greenville News: School board to seek legal decision on tax hikes

Brad Warthen's Blog: David Herndon, S.C. House Dist. 79

The State: Put grant, market funds to better use

The Herald: Maurice's restaurant coming to Rock Hill

Greenville News: Some parents offended by school's religious-themed walking stones

Greenville News: Pastor: Obama-Osama sign at church will stay up

The State: House’s property tax ‘fix’ sidesteps the actual problem

Post and Courier: State Sen. Randy Scott Breath Test

Herald-Journal: Beltram should quit, candidate says

Post and Courier: Lawmakers say they will pass an immigration law

Morning News: Graham representative to meet with constituents

The White House: President Bush Welcomes His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to White House [Windows Media]

Post and Courier: S.C. immigration reform dies

Greenville News: Ann Coulter draws overflow Furman crowd

Greenville News: Ashmore says paving contract with county 'totally legal'

The State: Passover | Matzah-making and biblical lessons

The State: Dan Ross, former state GOP chairman, dead at 83

The State: State employees get 1 percent raise under proposal

The State: House members must pass strong payday lending law

Greenville News: Graham: Americans face taxing burden

Greenville News: BJU to move European masters downtown to satellite museum during Artisphere

Greenville News: Senate budget debate underway

The State: Special needs education | Private school aid rejected

Post and Courier: Legislators skirt revising gaming law

The State: Lawmaker wants cap in payday lending bill

Brad Warthen's Blog: Mike Sturkie, S.C. Senate District 23

Times & Democrat: Sanford signs new DUI law

[PR]: The Children Left Furthest Behind

FITSNews: Sanford Calls Shealy “Creepy”

Greenville News: Governor: Put prison, Medicaid funds back

Greenville News: Sanford issues plan to cope with state budget woes

Greenville News: Witherspoon hits immigration as Graham's weak spot

The State: Voter Voices | The veteran

American Thinker: Ben Stein's Intelligent Adventure

Greenville News: Tax rules limit spending options, city officials say

The State: ‘Vote No’ group opposed plan, not schools

Greenville News: Presidential test could happen in S.C.

The State: Tax time: Get forms, help

The State: Trooper investigation: Criminal charges possible

Herald-Journal: Vietnam veteran hopes traveling wall brings healing

Slate: The Great McCain Story You've Probably Forgotten

Greenville News: President Bush to speak at Furman graduation

Greenville News: Bill to remove Tillman statue sparks racial debate

Greenville News: House panel strips key payday lending protection

Brad Warthen's Blog: Summers chairs Richland Democrats

WSPA: Greenville Inmate Mistakenly Released, Captured Again[PR]: Ed Rumsey for SC House District 2

[PR]: GOVERNOR’S OFFICE ON RETIREMENT SYSTEM BILL FLAWED AND FINANCIALLY CARELESS

[PR]: Lt. Governor’s Writing Award winners announced; statewide recognition ceremony set for Monday

Greenville News: Vaughn endorses Nanney over Haskins

Greenville News: Police to begin ticketing violators of city's smoking ban

Greenville News: Tougher DUI law OK'd

The State: Testimony: Sanford urged sale

The State: PACT’s future uncertain

The State: Common-law marriage causes needless confusion

Post and Courier: Jennings-Wilson GOP primary expected to be hard-fought

Nathan's News: School Choice killed with only 5 total votes?

Greenville News: Smith kicks off run for seventh term

Greenville News: Bill banning junk food from schools gets trashed

Greenville News: Greenville schools chief gets pay raise

The State: Department of public safety | Top job will be difficult to fill

The State: Full House -- Body swears in newest member

Post and Courier: NAACP rips 'uncaring attitude'

Herald-Journal: House subcommittee opts to avoid fight between cable companies, NFL Network

SCSDC: SC Ports Authority Chief to Testify on Wednesday

National Post: The 'Vimy effect' - 91 years later

Greenville News: Proposed sprinkler bill weak, state Sen. David Thomas says

Greenville News: Full slate of contests for local County Council races

The State: School choice | Bill to make legislative debut

The State: Owners argue for NFL Network

The State: Time of the essence for cigarette tax debate

The State: This study could make a difference — if legislators would OK it

Herald-Journal: Voters to pick District 1 voice today

Op-Ed: LT GOV'S OFFICE ON AGING MAKING GREAT STRIDES

[PR]:  Voice for School Choice: The Rex/Walker Plan to Strip Standards

Greenville News: Republicans here face few challenges in fall

Greenville News: Greenville Democrats see current, future hope in filings

The State: The Senate budget

The State: Cap report | Handguns, 18 year olds

Post and Courier: South Carolina missing out on sales to Cuba is other states' gain

Post and Courier: Berkeley Dems work to rise from ashes

Herald-Journal: Spartanburg County jail bursting at the seams

The State: McMaster: Abolish parole, create Middle Court

Palmetto Scoop: Sanford disses Tompkins

Shot Politics: THE CLUB SLAMS JAKE

Greenville News: Water bill fight leads to investigation of Anderson candidates

Greenville News: State cannot afford just minimally adequate education

The State: Endowed chairs get $20 million less from Senate

[PR]: Senate Finance Committee Passes Lean Budget Eliminates $30 Million in Special Projects - Education Top Priority

NYT: Bush Wins NATO Backing on Europe Missile Shield

Post and Courier: Immigration deal reached

Greenville News: Porn tax proposed to aid parole agency

Greenville News: Westside councilwoman frustrated with sheriff's response to prostitution, drugs

Greenville News: Hoover: Graham giving away campaign money

The State: DUI bill compromise close

The State: S.C. Politics Today | Sanford not yet settled on DPS nominee

Post and Courier: McConnell prepares staff for Highway Patrol probe

Independent Mail: Anderson County Council Chairman Thompson asks council to evaluate Preston

Voice for School Choice: False “Choice” and the Race Card

SCGOP: SC retains historic First-in-the-South GOP presidential primary status

SCHotline Exclusive: The Honorable Jim Miles to be named Lt. Governor Andre Bauer’s Chief of Staff

LA Times: Ex-Rep. Bob Barr to seek Libertarian nod, may get Ron Paul O.K.

The State: Voters approve Sunday alcohol sales, elect Gergel, Rickenmann

Greenville News: Gettys wins Mauldin Council seat

Greenville News: Jeter proposes more benefits for Guard, Reserve families

SCGOP: SC retains historic First-in-the-South GOP presidential primary status

SCHotline Exclusive: The Honorable Jim Miles to be named Lt. Governor Andre Bauer’s Chief of Staff

LA Times: Ex-Rep. Bob Barr to seek Libertarian nod, may get Ron Paul O.K.

The State: Voters approve Sunday alcohol sales, elect Gergel, Rickenmann

Greenville News: Gettys wins Mauldin Council seat

Greenville News: Jeter proposes more benefits for Guard, Reserve families

The State: Lawmaker assails lack of data about traffic stops

The Herald: Crump to challenge Simrill for S.C. House

The State: State House | Sanford getting gun list bill

The State: Want to know what your legislators are up to? Read on

Independent Mail: Rumsey files for S.C. House District 1 seat

[PR]: SCRG Chastises Walker for Stripping Right-to-Work Laws

Greenville News: 25 Republicans file to run for Pickens County seats

Greenville News: Harms, Beltram spar over 'deal'

The State: Patrol and race: More videos released

Herald-Journal: Democrat Hayler officially kicks off District 37 campaign

Beaufort Gazette: Home rule splits Senate candidates

SCHotline: Close of filing brings some surprises Brian Haskins files

Greenville News: Cigarette tax plan violates lawmakers' tax pledge

Greenville News: Haskins filing means GOP family feud

The State: Who's running for office

Herald-Journal: Nutt, Kelly to face off again in District 35

Sun News:  Filings for the June 10 S.C. party primary

The State: Incumbents face few challengers for statewide offices

The State: Civil War photo exhibit | 'Stark, human and unforgettable'

The State: The Buzz | Interpreting Lindsey Graham

[PR]: SCDP Chair’s letter to Henry McMaster about Sunday filing date

Greenville Online: Cigarette tax plan violates lawmakers' tax pledge

[PR]: SC Realtors aim to RID infrastructure woes

SCHotline: Dill bows out of State House race

Beaufort Gazette: The Senate campaign must take a high road

The State: SC Politics Today | Lap dances illegal in SC under bill

Greenville News: Reaves plans take on Loftis to be Greenville County Sheriff

Greenville News: Easley pilot Jane Dyer to run in 3rd District

AP: GOP race gets nasty with claims of illegal workers, trespassing

The State: School group should open its books to critics

Post and Courier: Former legislator makes bid for Senate

Herald-Journal: Parker launches campaign

Huffington Post: NH Cop To McCain: Drug War Blows

SCHotline: Questions about residency requirements?

Greenville News: Dill may drop challenge to Cato's House seat

Greenville News: Burns files for re-election

Herald-Journal: Political newcomer Rothschild running for state House seat

The State: Graham says progress is evident in Iraq

Beaufort Gazette: Workers' legal statuses are not Davis' responsibility, experts say

National Post: U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins: pro-Canada

Beaufort Gazette: House painter becomes first jab in what could be a dirty Senate campaign

Greenville News: Statewide smoking ban stalls, heads back to subcommittee

Greenville News: Inglis files, Democrat Corden calls for change

The State: Exclusive | Troopers' use of tasers excessive?

The State: N.C. chief to lead Columbia force

Independent Mail: Hate groups proliferate in South Carolina, Georgia, report claims

Op-Ed: America Should Aim For Truth – And Justice – In Drug Sentencing

[PR] House promises $11,400 per child ($6,349 goes to bureaucrats)

Greenville News: Lawyer to seek Democratic Senate nomination

The State: Exclusive | SLED cites staffing problems

The State: Study: State's economy still OK

Sun News: Gilland challenges Rankin for senate seat

The Item: Marshall to run for S.C. House seat

Greenville News: Two Senate races await South Carolina

AP: SC poised to close public access to concealed carry permits

Sun News: Politics update: Graham touts local support

Post and Courier: DeMint taps into power of Web

Greenville News: Hoover: Think McMaster's not running for governor?

The State: Proposed S.C. bill | Parent rights debate ignited

The State: Judge Anderson knows best, Feds are liars

FITSNews Exclusive: S.C. Senators Violate Ethics Law

P&C: JUDGE ANDERSON GOES ON DEFENSE IN RAVENEL CASE, WHY?

AAPC: Mourns The Loss Of Tom Blakely

AP: Clyburn says he never asked for HUD contract for friend

Greenville News: Good Friday | ‘The debt was paid’

Greenville News: Loftis questions Internet availability study

Post and Courier: No bias revealed in ticket review

AP: Ex-treasurer asks to remove delay on prison sentence

AP: Groups protest Iraq war in SC, mark 5th anniversary of combat

Greenville News: Graham claims 1,000-member steering committee

AP: A million sermons downloaded each month from Greenville-based Web site

The State: Sanford’s top aide mulls state Senate run

Post and Courier: Ravenel sentenced on federal drug charge

BG: Governor's aide Tom Davis considers state Senate run

SCHotline: Statement by Jeffrey Sewell former campaign manager to Thomas Ravenel on today’s sentencing of Ravenel and Miller

SCHotline: Belinda Gergel Lies on Ethics Report?

Greenville News: Ravenel may receive break on drug charge

The State: Budget can weather storm

Sun News: Sen. Cleary fosters Reform Caucus

Beaufort Gazette: Two Dems gunning for Wilson's seat in Congress

FITSNews: THE MASTER IS BACK WITH A BRAND NEW INVENTION

Greenville News: Former Lt. Gov. remains in prison infirmary

Greenville News: Former aide to Sen. Graham indicted on fraud charges

Greenville News: Hoover: Inglis, Wilson different on moratorium strategy

The State: Exclusive | S.C. highway patrol and race | Ratio of blacks high at top, not on road

Post and Courier: Should Ravenel foot bill?

The Herald: Chester County Democrats elect first black to top post

The State: S.C. legislature | House OKs budget, cuts

Brad Warthen's Blog: S.C. budget earmarks

Herald-Journal: District 12 candidates talk about money

Greenville News: Dan Hamilton to seek dad's seat

AP: SC House lawmakers begin work on $7B state budget

AP: Embattled Public Safety chief offers accomplishments, no apology

The State: Making history again

The State: S.C. troopers and race | Woman cuffed to car rips trooper

The State: S.C. Politics Today | Graham launches radio ad

The State: Sanford would be fine option for VP

Morning News: HUGH LEATHERMAN WILL RUN FOR RE-ELECTION

SCHotline: The Honorable Randall S. Page vs. S.C. Association of School Administrators

FITSNews: What’s Next For André?

Post and Courier: Demonstrators push immigration reform

Greenville News: BMW to add plant, create wave of jobs across state

Greenville News: Taylors parents learn about single-sex classrooms

The State: Sanford to Senate: Deliver on restructuring

The State: A doctor, a lawyer and an insurance agent walk into a debate ...

SCHotline BREAKING: MAJOR EDUCATION LAWSUIT COMING

Greenville News: Travelers caught in ID crossfire

AP: Some black lawmakers say Highway Patrol uses racial profiling

Herald-Journal: Allison kicks off campaign to get House seat back

Sun News: Dentistry outsourced

FITSNews: Big Bang Ballentinin’ On A Budget

Greenville News: Local elections expected to be lively

Greenville News: House, Sanford disagree on extension for new drivers licenses

AP: SC could be 2nd state to make would-be voters prove citizenship

Greenville News: Trooper who used racial slur put on administrative duty

Greenville News: House asks governor to apply for Real ID extension

Greenville News: Governor asks Legislature to quickly send him an immigration bill

The State: Tom Davis Responds: Ethical issues required Campbell’s departure

The State: McCain should look elsewhere for running mate

Post and Courier: Patrol to get hard look

Herald-Journal: Students get first-hand civics lesson in how local government operates

FITSNews Exclusive: Black Patrol Captain Set Controversial Punishment

Times & Democrat: Orangeburg woman joins Bauer in support of meals program

WSPA: Sentencing For Former Treasurer Ravenel Set For March 14

Greenville News: Senator: Trooper ills run deeper than video

The State: In Metts’ surveys, it’s safety vs. dollars

The State: Dream team? | Or political nightmare?

The State: S.C. politics today | S.C. could become a blue state, after all

Post and Courier: Seasoned teachers wanted in struggling schools

The State: Blacks silent as HIV/AIDS attack through their communities

AP: Mike Huckabee is withdrawing from the prensidential race after John McCain clinches the GOP nomination

The State: Our S.C. ports must remain competitive

Greenville News: Group protests plan for new nuke plant

Greenville News: Lawmakers work on immigration differences

AP: Basketball title game controversy leads to filing of replay bill

Greenville News: Speaker Harrell: Bill would bring Hollywood back to state

The State: Tightening security | Real ID puts S.C. in a bind

Press Conference: Lt. Governor André Bauer will join legislators, senior advocates

FITSNews: SC Supreme Court Report Card Won’t Be Made Public

RCP: Katrina Nation

AP: Montana woman accused of stealing IDs, duping schools in SC court

Greenville News: MySCHospital.org gives public factual data on health-care standards and safety

The State: Video confirmed complaints' validity

The State: Web site shows how state government spends

The State: Sin taxes are not all created equal; in S.C., they’re not even close

Beaufort Gazette: Erickson: State budget is a 'big, glaring, 800-pound gorilla'

SCHotline: Help a SC Blogger

Reform SC: Launches another web ad

Greenville News: District may test school funds plan

AP: Ed superintendent proposes update to school funding system

Post and Courier: Solar interest shines; incentives a bit dull

Sumter Item: 3 run for re-election in Lee

Index Journal: Pinson won’t seek Drummond’s seat

Herald-Journal: Mahaffey won't seek re-election

Greenville News: Rex proposes pilot program for Greenville County to update funding system

AP: Judge mulling arguments in lawsuit over pink prison garb

Greenville News: VP talk swirling around Sanford

The State: The Buzz | Plagiarism? In politics? No!

WSCOTV: S.C. Public Safety, Highway Patrol Chiefs Resign Amid Racism Claims

P&C: Pass the intelligence bill

The Hill: Graham plays both defense and offense for Sen. McCain

The Herald: York County GOP chairman declares bid for national GOP Committeeman

Greenville News: Global economy creates jobs here

The State: Campbell drops suit against Sanford

Sun News: County can now answer 911 in 175 languages

C&E: Feinstein Strengthens Robocall Bill

Times & Democrat: Sen. Hutto calls for investigation of governor in Port Royal deal

Greenville News: School districts draw zeros in lottery funds

Greenville News: Audit finds district paid workers not on payroll

Greenville News: Graham: Glitch over key Iraqi law temporary

The State: Car sales tax would go to fix roads

Herald-Journal: Greer resident to challenge Inglis

FOXNews: Conservative Writer, Commentator William F. Buckley Jr. Dies at 82

Palmetto Scoop: The Governor’s office is broke

Sun News: Viers chosen for panel to work on immigration laws

Greenville News: Trooper treatment to be reviewed by panel

Greenville News: Sanford brushes aside vice president buzz

The State: Tension at GOP Caucus meeting

The State: Bill: Should gov., lt. gov. run jointly?

The State: Adopt tough rules for payday lending or ban the practice

Herald-Journal: GOP chairman files complaint

SCHotline: Happy Birthday! Governor David M. Beasley

Herald-Journal: S.C. Senate ethics legislation would be another effort to regulate free speech

AN EXCLUSIVE BIERBAUER REPORT: TEXAS HOLDS ‘EM

Greenville News: Graham: Sanford a vice president contender

Post and Courier: Legislators fear governor has 'hit list'

The State: Survivor describes Holocaust

The State: