Tag: South Carolina

Someone published a clip from a White House event on YouTube and alleged President Trump had ignored 3-year-old Monty Weer's requests for a handshake. The video circulated on Twitter, and caught the attention of J.K. Rowling, author of the "Harry Potter" series. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

How one mom got caught in a ‘fake news’ battle involving J.K. Rowling and Donald Trump

Melissa Quinn · August 5, 2017 4:01 am

"A bad person took something thatâs dear to us, took our heritage, and turned it into hate. And I think we reacted as a result," Templeton said. (Twitter)

South Carolina gubernatorial candidate: ‘I’m proud of the Confederacy’

Leah DePiero · August 2, 2017 6:04 pm

South Carolina's leading power utility decided Monday to cease construction at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station's two reactors after spending nearly $5 billion on the project. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Energy and Environment

Utility stops construction of new South Carolina nuclear plant in ‘disappointing’ decision

John Siciliano · July 31, 2017 7:49 pm

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is targeting a rule that expanded the EPA's jurisdiction over waterways to include ditches and watering holes, making a wider range of stakeholders, from farmers to natural gas drillers, subject to the agency's authority. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Energy and Environment

EPA’s Scott Pruitt touring states to push reversal of Obama water rule

John Siciliano · July 24, 2017 9:03 pm

White House deputy press secretary Sarah Sanders said, "Frankly, I think Republicans are going to get tired of winning at some point if the Democrats don't ever get an agenda." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Sarah Sanders: ‘Republicans are going to get tired of winning’

Anna Giaritelli · June 21, 2017 1:25 pm

President Trump slammed the Democratic Party Wednesday morning for what he described as a failure to work with Republicans in Congress. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump hits Democrats after special election wins: ‘Obstruction doesn’t work’

Anna Giaritelli · June 21, 2017 11:24 am

Republican Ralph Norman gives a thumbs up to supporters at a campaign party in Rock Hill, S.C., after winning the South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

The Democrats’ South Carolina silver lining

W. James Antle III · June 21, 2017 3:35 am

Republican Ralph Norman basks in victory Tuesday after winning South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Republican Ralph Norman wins South Carolina special election

Ariella Phillips · June 21, 2017 2:05 am

Pugnacious Politics in the Palmetto State

Tony Mecia · June 14, 2017 9:45 am

One Seat That Should Be Safe

Tony Mecia · June 9, 2017 6:15 am

Parnell is an alumnus of Goldman Sachs, which suggests he's a smart guy, but maybe his background is not ideally in sync with the district's median voter. (Screengrab/YouTube)

Beltway Confidential

Will South Carolina Democrat Archie Parnell win the special election in Mick Mulvaney’s open seat?

Michael Barone · May 3, 2017 4:52 pm

It's nice to see Slager face justice, but it's hard to swallow the idea that prosecutors would let someone caught red-handed negotiate a less-than-unconditional surrender. (Feidin Santana via AP Images)

Beltway Confidential

Should we be happy about Michael Slager’s guilty plea?

David Freddoso · May 2, 2017 9:54 pm