The Palmetto Scoop

What’s so “shocking” about Gresham Barrett’s low approval rating? As a four-term Washington Congressman, he’s been [...]

I recently read about the removal of the American flags from in front of a Bank of America facility in Gaffney. Never have I been [...]

The second in a seven part series from Bob McAlister and Dave Wilson on the importance of abstinence-centered education.

The first in a seven part series from Bob McAlister and Dave Wilson on the importance of abstinence-centered education.

Our representatives in Washington may not be listening now. But the collective voice of Americans protesting against out-of-control government spending is growing louder.

BY NEIL JUSTICE | MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Even before the 2008 election, the GOP had lost its way. The last eight years saw reckless spending and ignoring the principles and values of Ronald Reagan and the Republican Party.
The liberal media says that Conservatism is dead and they have been saying that for quite a [...]

MAYOR RILEY NOT LIVING UP TO PROMISE TO PROTECT GREEN SPACES
BY LORNA HATTLER | JOHNS ISLAND, SC
In 2004, Charleston voters approved a half-cent sales tax increase after two failed attempts. It was estimated that this tax would raise $1.3 billion over a 25 year period.
A whopping 83 percent was earmarked for mass transit and roads; [...]

LOFTIS: COLUMBIA NEEDS A GUNSLINGER, TURNAROUND SPECIALIST
BY CURTIS LOFTIS | COLUMBIA, SC
We all know the sad state of affairs concerning Columbia’s city government, so there is not much point of listing our shortfalls now. We also know that it is easier to moan and groan than to offer solutions.
So let me swim against the current, [...]

LESSONS OF PAST WILL HELP US BUILD OUR FUTURE
BY GREG ROGERS | FORT MILL, SC
Our state’s motto, Dum Spiro, Spero, Dum Spiro Spero, translated from the Latin to mean, “While I Breathe, I Hope.” South Carolina and our motto truly represent the best of what our nation stands for. I must admit that I am [...]