@amycant: "It's snowing outside and its like 50"Followed by: "OMG! My yard is on FIRE!" [...]
In SC's latest economic development triumph, a company plans to come here to pay people to pack boxes. [...] 
We’ve found ourselves perplexed over the recent months regarding the interesting political flexing going on by Steve Benjamin’s campaign for mayor of Columbia. The man ran as the Democratic nominee for attorney general in 2002, and counts among his strongest supporters top Midlands Democrats. And [...]
A pro-life activist is dead. The man who shot him says that he wanted to kill the man because of his pro-life signs. But thanks to the First Amendment-- not the "emanations from the penumbra" but the words of the amendment [...]
A pro-life activist is dead. The man who shot him says that he wanted to kill the man because of his pro-life signs. But thanks to the First Amendment-- not the "emanations from the penumbra" but the words of the amendment [...]
By FITSNews || As the investigation continues into last week’s sexual assault allegations against Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger – and as speculation continues as to the identity of his anonymous accuser – new photos from the Georgia nightclub where the alleged incident [...]
EPI applauds the new Local Jobs for America Act by U.S. Representative George Miller (D., Calif.), a bold job creation policy that incorporates some of the recommendations of EPI's economists and policy analysts.
"Exactly the kind of bold response we need"
The legislation, which was introduced March 10, [...]
By FITSNews || Gresham Barrett is a U.S. Representative … except he’s done precious little “representing” lately as he campaigns for governor of South Carolina.
And while we understand that it’s cool to “hate on” Washington D.C. these days, shouldn’t you at least spend [...]
USC guard Devan Downey is helped up off the floor in the final moments of the second half against Alabama in Nashville, Tenn., March 11, 2010
CRIMSON TIDE REBOUND FROM 18 POINT DEFICIT TO KNOCK OFF LOWLY GAMECOCKS
After an atrocious finish to the 2010 season, [...]
By FITSNews || Being a professional Cabana Boy isn’t something you just decide to “up and do,” people … it’s an art form, a craft, something that gets passed down from generation to generation.
For example, how many crosses should one make after inserting the [...]
By Chris Kromm -- Facing South
For most people in America, the #1 issue right now is the recession -- and as Bob Herbert argued in a New York Times op-ed this week, Obama's failure to grasp the depth of this sentiment represents his and his party's' [...]
Posted by Jane Dyer on March 10th, 2010
Today in Washington, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) received their much overdue Congressional Gold Medal, one of America’s highest civilian honors. These women were finally recognized for their tremendous contribution to our military success in [...]
An analysis by the non-partisan Tax Policy Center of Congressman Paul Ryan's proposal to cut and privatize Social Security and Medicare has exposed the truth about Republican values: they don't care about the deficit, just about giving handouts to insurance companies and tax cuts to millionaires. The proposed plan, which [...]
Columbia, SC - This past Saturday saw the Richland County Democratic Party host its biannual convention at the Dreher High School Auditorium. The convention offered an opportunity for citizens all across Columbia to hear from both state-wide and local Democratic candidates. Hundreds of Democrats from all over the county gathered [...]
By FITSNews || Because Corey Haim’s untimely passing is still spiking internet traffic, let’s pause for a moment to meet the last (cough) relationship of the fallen child star’s life, Daisy de la Hoya (a.k.a. “Daisy of Love”).
And yeah … she’s lovely … [...]
It was reported on Monday by FITSNews.com, that in an attempt to boost support for his campaign for governor, Lt. Governor Andre Bauer has hired GOP political operative Chip Saltsman. That’s the same Chip Saltsman who was forced to drop his bid to become chair of the GOP after [...]
By FITSNews || One of University of South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier’s top quarterback prospects was arrested early Thursday morning for underage drinking and public intoxication, police records indicate.
Aramis Hillary – a rising sophomore who has yet to play a snap of college football [...]
By FITSNews || U.S. Rep. John Spratt says President Barack Obama has done a “magnificent job” on health care reform. His words were supposed to mollify a group of Democratic activists, but they could very easily come back to haunt the fourteen-term incumbent come November.
Spratt – [...]
Young America’s Foundation today announced the sixth annual “Top Conservative College” list in response to the frequently asked question by parents and students of which schools they recommend to those seeking conservative colleges.
The 2009-2010 Top Conservative College list includes Christendom College, [...]
Young America’s Foundation today announced the sixth annual “Top Conservative College” list in response to the frequently asked question by parents and students of which schools they recommend to those seeking conservative colleges.
The 2009-2010 Top Conservative College list includes Christendom College, [...]
Rep. Ken Kennedy told House colleagues this morning that he will miss next week's budget debate because he will have surgery to treat prostate cancer.
Kennedy, D-Williamsburg, is retiring at the end of the session. He said he went public with the diagnosis because he felt there [...]
Ben Smith:The 7.2-magnitude aftershock was stronger than the Jan. 12 quake that devastated the Haitian capital. It happened along [...]
The 7.2-magnitude aftershock was stronger than the Jan. 12 quake that devastated the Haitian capital. It happened along [...]
By FITSNews || The federal government racked up its largest monthly deficit in history in February – a record $220.9 billion in red ink, according to a budget report released this week by the U.S. Treasury Department.
On the one hand, government took in $107.5 billion [...]
By FITSNews || Myrtle Beach (S.C.) military mom and GOP Congressional candidate Katherine Jenerette says she invented the tea party movement.
Well, that’s not exactly what she said, but she’s doing everything she can to let voters know that her brand of Republican activism pre-dates the [...]
One of the best episodes we have had this season was “Necessary Evil,” an homage to detective noir featuring Odo. Odo, as has been previously noted, is my favorite DS9character. I usually like Quark, too, although he works best as part of the regular ensemble. He is [...] 
By FITSNews || All American workers would be required to obtain and carry a biometric identification card under so-called “immigration reform” legislation being introduced by a pair of Democratic Senators from New York – Charles Schumer and Lindsey Graham.
Wait … Lindsey Graham is from South [...]
The SC Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that it is endorsing Sen. Vincent Sheheen in his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.
In its statement on the endorsement, the Chamber said Sheheen "...has a strong economic vision for South Carolina, and his support of comprehensive tax reform, port [...]
By FITSNews || Millions of YouTube hits can’t be wrong …
Well, they can, but this time they’re not …
Seriously, people … do yourself a favor (if you haven’t already) and meet the Ross Sisters, a trio of West Texans who rose to prominence seventy years [...]
"South Carolina Democrats are very proud of each of our candidates for governor. We believe that these debates will show voters that a Democratic governor" [...]
By FITSNews || Columbia lawyer Leighton Lord is the first S.C. Attorney General candidate to cut a television commercial – an introductory spot that seeks to establish his credentials as a crime fighter who will crack down on corruption (which there’s plenty of in this [...]
"New media" triumphant 
