HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY TO YOU, YOURS, MINE, OURS
Although you may have celebrated it over the weekend, today is actually St. Patrick’s Day.
And according to the cliche I heard every 15 minutes on the morning shows, we’re all Irish today; which I guess means we can go out and pick a fight with some bloody [...]
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE BEST INSIDER EMAIL IN SC!
One of the more exciting parts of the gradual redesign process taking place here at The Palmetto Scoop is the new and improved TPS Report.
Launched for the first time on Wednesday to subscribers, the TPS Report is a daily email dose of the day’s [...]
WE NEED A FEW OF THESE IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS FRIDAY
He may not have known it at the time, but CNBC reporter Rick Santelli started a revolution last week when — from the floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange — he called for a “Taxpayer Tea Party” to put an end to President Obama’s socialized [...]
I DID THREE THINGS THIS WEEKEND I SWORE I WOULD NEVER DO
This weekend was pretty significant in my life, which means it was important for you as well. It was significant because I did three things I never thought I would do… ever.
First, I bought a brand new MacBook. Yes, I now own [...]
SCDMV UNVEILS NEW PARROTHEAD TAG, HAS TPS RETHINKING PREVIOUS MORATORIUM
In a move that represents the pinnacle of sheer awesomeness, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has released six new specialized license tags including a “Parrothead” design for fans of the greatest musician ever, Jimmy Buffett.
The tag (pictured above) is available to the general public [...]
TPS CRASHES FOR WAY TOO LONG
As you can tell by the attractive yet distraught female in the banner picture, The Palmetto Scoop had some major server problems this weekend. Thankfully, there wasn’t whole lot going on, anyway, but I apologize nonetheless.
This site is like crack and when taken away, you get very cranky. [...]
WELCOME TO 2009, MAY IT BE BETTER THAN EVER
If you’re like me, you’re probably out with friends and family right now reflecting on the year that was and toasting all the wonderful things to come in 2009. Also if you’re like me, you’re glad that this will mercifully end the plethora of [...]
A NEW YEAR’S HORN ON YOUR PHONE… MAKE IT STOP, ALREADY
In what might just be the most annoying idea of all time, some jackass went and created a New Years Horn application for the iPhone. Basically, you download it, install it, and then you have a countdown clock to 2009 on your [...]
IT TRULY IS A WONDERFUL LIFE
The most joyous day of the year is upon us. Today we celebrate the birth of Christ by spending time with family, friends and loved ones.
For me, on this Christmas day, it is important to remember the valuable lesson from “It’s a Wonderful Life” (last 10 minutes [...]
THE BEER CANDLE!
I know I’ve already told you that I want the Palm Pistol for Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get me a stocking stuffer as well.
And what better than the beer candle? Nothing, that’s what.
Turn your living room into a bar with the intoxicating aroma of a hundred beers.
We’ve been told [...]