Some lawmakers question ex-House speaker's bid for top court seat
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February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026
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December 12, 2025
The Nerve is an investigative news site that focuses on government waste, lack of transparency, conflicts of interest and abuse of power in South Carolina. It was founded in 2010 by the South Carolina Policy Council, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that promotes the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty and responsibility.
Written by Rick Brundrett
November 25, 2025
By RICK BRUNDRETT The state-funded tab for investigations of and other matters related to the disputed $1.8 billion has grown to more than $12.5 million, acc...
Written by Rick Brundrett
November 14, 2025
UPDATE: 11/20/25 - The state Judicial Merit Selection Commission (JMSC) voted to qualify and nominate all four S.C. Supreme Court candidates for an associate...
Written by Rick Brundrett
October 31, 2025
By RICK BRUNDRETT Editor’s note: This story is part of a two-article package published today. The other story can be found here. Since 2020, more than 11,500...
Written by Rick Brundrett
October 31, 2025
By RICK BRUNDRETT Editor’s note: This story is part of a two-article package published today. The other story can be found here. Chris Ellis says when he was...