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Controversial SC political figure Richard Quinn Sr. dead at 79

March 25, 2024

By Jessica Holdman and Seanna Adcox SCDailyGazette.com COLUMBIA — Former GOP powerbroker Richard Quinn Sr., whose advice catapulted careers as he helped build South…

How 3-decade-old scandal led to changes in how SC picks judges

March 13, 2024

It’s time for more changes to reduce legislators’ influence over judges By John Crangle On March 19, 1990, S.C. Rep. “Tee” Ferguson took a…

AG takes over Greenway investigation

December 6, 2023

By Tony Kukulich The Post And Courier The Office of the Attorney General is taking over an investigation of Eric Greenway, the former Beaufort…

Beaufort County employees face 4 more ethics investigations

October 25, 2023

Probes into current, former County employees total 7 By Delayna Earley The Island News The S.C. State Ethics Commission has opened investigations into four…

Treasurer Maria Walls sues Beaufort County government to maintain autonomy

October 6, 2023

By Delayna Earley The Island News Maria Walls, in her capacity as Beaufort County Treasurer, has filed a lawsuit against Beaufort County to attempt…