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Sen. Lee Bright Looking to Challenge Lindsey Graham
State Sen. Lee Bright, who represents District 12 in the Upstate, has confirmed his interest in challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham, according to a story Tuesday in The Post and Courier. Bright was...
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Liberty Woman Charged After Allegedly Threatening Governor
A Liberty resident is facing a charge of Threatening Life, Person or Family of Public Officer. Jenifer Johnson Phillips, 46, of 121 Rose Lane, Liberty, was arrested today after allegedly threatening...
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Rep. Bruce Bannister Elected as House Majority Leader
Rep. Bruce Bannister (R-Greenville) was voted the new House Majority Leader, replacing Kenny Bingham (R-Lexington). Bannister's district stretches across a large portion of Greenville County, starting...
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Simpsonville Meth Lab Discovery Nets Two Arrests
The Simpsonville Police Department has arrested two people in connection with a meth lab at 8 Cloverdale Ct.Jeremy Seth Craig, 35, of 8 Cloverdale Ct., and Amy Melissa Petersen-Redding, 40, of 3457...
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Ethics Committee Expands, Adds Democrats
During the Organizational Session on Tuesday at the State House, five Democrats were elected to newly created seats on the House Ethics Committee. They are: Leon Stavrinakis of Charleston Ronnie Sabb...
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Poll: Haley Job Approval Not Hurt Dramatically By Hack
The latest poll from Winthrop University shows that Gov. Nikki Haley’s popularity has not been affected by the Department of Revenue’s security breach that exposed millions of South Carolina taxpayer’s...
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Speak Out: Who Should Be Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2012?
On Dec. 14, Time magazine will announce its Person of the Year — which isn’t guaranteed to be an actual man or woman. But in the run-up, the magazine has invited votes on 40 candidates, including...
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S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program Launches Interactive Legal Help Website
The South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program has launched SCLawAnswers.org on, the newest resource available to the public for around-the-clock access to legal help. The website allows individuals who meet...
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Santa Will Reply to Letters from Children in Mauldin
Every year, millions of children sit down to make a wish list for Santa, hoping he will make all of their Christmas dreams come true. But what if Santa actually wrote back? The United States Postal...
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United Ministries Needs $25K to Match Anonymous Gift
An Upstate nonprofit needs the public's help in raising $25,000. The agency has been offered a $25,000 gift by an anonymous donor, but the nonprofit has to raise the same amount in order to collect....
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Grinch Steals Decorations From Fire Department
Perhaps the Grinch's heart is in the wrong place this year? An Upstate volunteer fire department loves to decorate for the holidays for the enjoyment of the community. But this year, someone has taken...
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Crime Blotter: Greenville County Sheriff's Office
As part of Patch's continuing effort to provide our readers with consistent coverage of crime in our area, we're happy to provide you with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office's daily activity...
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Rep. Trey Gowdy's Bill Passes House Unanimously
Rep. Trey Gowdy (SC-4), had a bill of his pass unanimously in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation, HR 6620--The Presidential Protection Act--now moves to the Senate for...
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Jim DeMint to Resign From Senate to Lead Think Tank
Sen. Jim DeMint will resign his seat next year and take over the Heritage Foundation, the think tank announced Thursday. Jim DeMint will leave the Senate in January to become president-elect of the...
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Who Should Gov. Nikki Haley Choose To Replace Jim DeMint?
Gov. Nikki Haley will get to pick Sen. Jim DeMint's replacement for the next three years. But that doesn't mean the social media world doesn't have some good ideas. Learn more about what DeMint will...
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Officials React to Sen. Jim DeMint's Resignation
Reaction to U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint's resignation. S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley: “U.S. Senator Jim DeMint has served South Carolina and the national conservative movement exceptionally well. His voice for...
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Jim DeMint's Announcement Not Suprising
Jim DeMint's announcement on Thursday that he would resign the U.S. Senate in early 2013 to take over the Heritage Foundation caught many off-guard. But it shouldn't have been a huge surprise. When he...
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Is Tim Scott the Next Senator From S.C.?
The immediate response to Sen. Jim DeMint's stunning resignation has been to speculate on his replacement. And everyone is talking about U.S. Rep. Tim Scott (R-S.C.). According to CNN's Peter Hamby,...
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What Is the Heritage Foundation?
The moments following Sen. Jim DeMint's resignation announcement left many researching the "think tank" he was set to be presiding over in 2013. DeMint will be the second leader of the Heritage...
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Upstate Conservatives: DeMint's Departure Disappointing
Thursday's announcement of U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint's resignation from the United States Senate to head up The Heritage Foundation left many Upstate conservatives disappointed. "I'm shocked and honestly,...
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