S.C. Legislators Say 'No Agenda' on Trip to Turkey

Although South Carolina has a relatively small Turkish population and no major trade with Turkey,  eight S.C. senators apparently thought  it was important enough to go on a 10-day, all-expenses-paid trip to the Middle Eastern country last year.

Boeing Greased Its Landing in South Carolina

Even before Boeing announced plans to build in South Carolina, the aerospace company showed it knew how to play the political game.

Ex-Im Bank: Boeing, the Legislature and Corporate Welfare

The S.C. General Assembly has thrown its support behind a federal agency that free market advocates decry as a corporate welfare shop for politically connected mega-corporations.

Nerve Wins Awards in Annual Press Association Contest

The Nerve received three South Carolina Press Association awards at the association’s annual awards meeting Saturday in Folly Beach.

Lobbying by State Agencies Continues Despite State Ban

Sixteen state agencies and institutions collectively have spent at least $320,000 since June lobbying the S.C. General Assembly, despite a state budget proviso banning those agencies from using general funds for that purpose, a review by The Nerve has found.

Lawmakers Look to Another Law in Bid to Curb Copper Theft

Lawmakers look to pass more legislation in an attempt to thwart the theft and illegal sale of copper and other nonferrous metals.

Senator Introduces Bill to Cap Tuition Hikes

The ceiling would be a combination of the percentage increases in the state’s population and the consumer price index in the previous calendar year, or population plus inflation.

Hundreds of Thousands Spent Annually Wining and Dining S.C. Lawmakers

An investigation by The Nerve found that several hundred thousand dollars likely will be spent before June wining and dining state lawmakers. A plethora of private organizations and public agencies host the events in an effort to get legislators’ ears – and ultimately, their votes – for the groups’ pet issues.

Lawmakers Seek to Regulate Yet Another Profession

Sen. Hugh Leatherman, R-Florence, has filed a bill that would create a music therapy board, place the board under the oversight of the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, and prohibit the practice of music therapy without a license.

Barber Claims HIV Spread by Unclean Razors

A barber claims HIV is spread by unclean razors while appearing before a S,C, Senate subcommittee that was looking at the idea of deregulating the cosmetology industry in S.C.

Cosmetology Representative to Senator: 'Don't Mess With Us'

A cosmetology representative tells S.C. Senate subcommittee members not to mess with his industry.

USC Circumvents State Law, Creates New Lobbying Position

Millions Spent by S.C. Municipalities on Federal Lobbyists

Powerful Legislator Travels through Revolving Door

Lobbyist-Relative of S.C. Congressman Paid Well by Charleston

Temporary Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Passes

Boeing’s 'A' Team: Turned to Power Brokers

Boeing relied on some Palmetto State powerbrokers to negotiate for a state incentives package valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.