James Lockemy

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House member quit suddenly last year; now a judicial candidate. Coincidence?

July 27, 2021 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT What a difference a year can make – especially if you’re a…

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Lawmakers want to grow size of state’s top court – and their control over judges

January 20, 2021 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT The powerful S.C. House speaker, who controls half of the appointments on…

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Lawmakers usually find it easy getting other government gigs

March 6, 2019 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT Ex-S.C. Rep. Mike Pitts’ decision this week to drop his quest to…

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Lawyer-lawmakers play large role in electing S.C. judges

February 16, 2018 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT S.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald Beatty is a former state House…