Amtrak’s Palmetto: This Isn’t a Minor Fender Bender
Another Amtrak crash in SC is being downplayed as a "near miss." But this isn't a fender bender—it's a critical safety failure taxpayers will fund.
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South Carolina Rep. [Name] arrested for DUI on I-85.
![South Carolina Rep. [Name] arrested for DUI on I-85.](https://stateedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/draft-2193-1775381583212-display-768x403.webp "South Carolina Rep. [Name] arrested for DUI on I-85. 2")
Another SC Rep. faces DUI charges, sparking outrage and questions of accountability. This isn't just a headline; it's a gut punch to legislative integrity.
AG Wilson’s “relief” plan just cost SC roads $50M
AG Wilson's "relief" plan just cost SC roads $50M. Discover how this gas tax "pause" is a political stunt, not real relief.
Sanford: “I’m back. Let the chips fall.
Mark Sanford's surprise return to SC-01 politics isn't just a campaign; it's a referendum on second chances and voter forgiveness. Can the Lowcountry forget his past?
Amtrak passengers endured 7 hours without food, water
Another Amtrak crash in SC leaves passengers stranded for hours without food or water. Is this a systemic failure or just an "inconvenience"?