Oct 7th, 2008 · In some states, voters who show up at the polls with a candidate's name on a T-shirt or hat could be turned away. In South Carolina, this law has been in effect for more than 40 years.
Jul 26th, 2008 · Tour guides in Philadelphia say the city's efforts to ensure historical accuracy have gone a league too far. A city law set to take effect this fall requires tour guides to pass a written licensing test or face hefty fines. Similar laws are already on the books in Washington, New Orleans and Charleston, S.C. But tour guides in Philadelphia are challenging the law in court, saying it violates the First Amendment.
Jul 13th, 2008 · In this installment of Weekend Edition's Summer Adventure Series, NPR's Liane Hansen speaks with Sarah McLester, of Charleston, S.C., about her trip to Mongolia.
Jun 4th, 2008 · South Carolina lawmakers have approved a bill to create a specialized license plate with an image of a Christian cross and the words, "I Believe." A potential court fight looms.
Apr 25th, 2008 · In South Carolina, state lawmakers are debating the legacy of former Gov. Ben Tillman. Historians agree Tillman was an outspoken white supremacist, and lawmakers in Columbia are grappling with how to recognize his past. One black lawmaker is on a quest to get a statue of Tillman on the statehouse grounds removed. Julie Rose reports from member station WFAE.
Apr 9th, 2008 · Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC) responds to the latest congressional testimony from Gen. David Petraeus, the top military leader in Iraq. Representative Clyburn explains why he opposes Patraeus' call to suspend troop withdrawals.
Mar 27th, 2008 · The Justice Department has begun a civil rights investigation of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. In recent weeks, a series of videos has surfaced showing highway patrol officers using racial slurs and striking African-American suspects with their patrol cars.
Feb 20th, 2008 · Barry McRoy was leaving a Waffle House in Walterboro, S.C., when he encountered two men fighting over a gun. A shot was fired, and the bullet hit a DVD McRoy had in his pocket.