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Pam Evette was desperate enough to post this obsequious letter from the South Carolina Citizens for Life in what some might interpret as an endorsement. It is not an endorsement but it is fawning and it is completely off...

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Folks, you can’t make this up.

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My heart goes out to the Federico family after the brutal murder of their daughter. I can support any effort they make to ensure that this could never happen to anyone else. Nonetheless, I have to ask where Lindsey Graha...

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The linked article from News 13 reports on Sen Stephen Goldfinch acknowledging on May 5, 2026 that his sponsored coercive control (aka Justice for Mica) bill is going nowhere.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/no-justice-for-mica","title":"No Justice For Mica","summary":"The linked article from News 13 reports on Sen Stephen Goldfinch acknowledging on May 5, 2026 that his sponsored coercive control (aka Justice for Mica) bill is going nowhere.","date_modified":"2026-05-07T15:00:57Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-real-ralph-norman","html_content":"

The linked article from Post and Courier (IMHO, a tad left-leaning more often than not) provides a thorough and expansive picture of Ralph Norman, as a person and as a candidate for SC Governor.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-real-ralph-norman","title":"The Real Ralph Norman","summary":"The linked article from Post and Courier (IMHO, a tad left-leaning more often than not) provides a thorough and expansive picture of Ralph Norman, as a person and as a candidate for SC Governor.","date_modified":"2026-05-04T17:03:00Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/another-santee-cooper-rate-increase","html_content":"

The linked article from myrtlebeachsc.com reports on yet another attempt by Santee Cooper (a state-owned entity) to pick your pocket. Note, these requested increases will also affect Horry Electric customers as Horry Ele...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/another-santee-cooper-rate-increase","title":"Another Santee Cooper Rate Increase?","summary":"The linked article from myrtlebeachsc.com reports on yet another attempt by Santee Cooper (a state-owned entity) to pick your pocket. Note, these requested increases will also affect Horry Electric customers as Horry Ele...","date_modified":"2026-05-03T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/did-stumbo-stumble-or-was-it-the-debate-hosts","html_content":"

One of the interesting aspects of attending a debate can be what is not said rather than what is said.

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Some of you may have been paying at least peripheral attention to the current kerfluffle involving South Carolina State University, a historically black college, rescinding a request to Lt. Governor Pam Evette to be the ...

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The linked article reports on a VW (Sport Motors parent company) decision to lay off up to 50,000 employees in Germany by 2030.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/vw-to-lay-off-up-to-50000","title":"VW to lay off up to 50,000","summary":"The linked article reports on a VW (Sport Motors parent company) decision to lay off up to 50,000 employees in Germany by 2030.","date_modified":"2026-05-02T14:15:29Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/appeals-court-curtails-access-to-mail-order-abortion-pills","html_content":"

The linked article from Wall Street Journal that a US Appeals Court has stopped mail order distribution of the “Abortion Drug” by physicians who have not actually met their patients.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/appeals-court-curtails-access-to-mail-order-abortion-pills","title":"Appeals Court Curtails Access to Mail-Order Abortion Pills","summary":"The linked article from Wall Street Journal that a US Appeals Court has stopped mail order distribution of the “Abortion Drug” by physicians who have not actually met their patients.","date_modified":"2026-05-02T14:10:19Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/freedom-of-the-press-whats-that","html_content":"

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/freedom-of-the-press-whats-that","title":"Freedom Of The Press! What's That?","date_modified":"2026-05-01T17:42:49Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/a-rose-by-any-other-name","html_content":"

The linked article from Post and Courier reports on the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce renaming itself as the “Greater Myrtle Beach Area Collaborative” to provide an umbrella name for its “many” affiliated organiz...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/a-rose-by-any-other-name","title":"A Rose By Any Other Name?","summary":"The linked article from Post and Courier reports on the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce renaming itself as the “Greater Myrtle Beach Area Collaborative” to provide an umbrella name for its “many” affiliated organiz...","date_modified":"2026-05-01T13:23:26Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-real-stephen-goldfinch-1","html_content":"

The linked articles Post and Courrier and The Citadel Today are admittedly dated but they take on new relevance after the April 29, 2026 AG Candidate debate.

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The linked article reports on the SC Senate pausing production of a new license plate that was intended to celebrate the USA's 250th birthday. They are pausing it because of concerns regarding historical accuracy and pe...

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April 22, 2026

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The linked article reports on Mica Miller’s sister’s testimony before a SC Senate hearing during which she urges the Senate to pass S 0702.

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Those of you in SC HD 65, currently \"represented\" by incompetent incumbent and Cabal Candidate Cody Mitchell, might want to consider the following before you vote in the June 9 primary.

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The linked report from FoxNews discusses a recent SCOTUS decision that reverses a Colorado effort to stifle free speech. The article is interesting enough in and of itself but what I find more important is the reaffirmat...

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Some of you may recall that I have been ranting about the monumentally stupid decision of our lawmakers to not only allow the Sport Motors debacle but to also pay Sport Motors $1.3 billion to build their EVs (that nobody...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-money-pit","title":"The Money Pit","summary":"Some of you may recall that I have been ranting about the monumentally stupid decision of our lawmakers to not only allow the Sport Motors debacle but to also pay Sport Motors $1.3 billion to build their EVs (that nobody...","date_modified":"2026-04-14T17:45:11Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/stumbo-didnt-just-stumble-this-time-he-showed-his-true-colors","html_content":"

There is a short video circulating that tells the absolute truth regarding how AG candidate and current solicitor, David Stumbo (aka by some as Alan Wilson 2.0) choreographed the “life in jail with no parole” conviction ...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/stumbo-didnt-just-stumble-this-time-he-showed-his-true-colors","title":"Stumbo Didn't Just Stumble This Time. He Showed His True Colors","summary":"There is a short video circulating that tells the absolute truth regarding how AG candidate and current solicitor, David Stumbo (aka by some as Alan Wilson 2.0) choreographed the “life in jail with no parole” conviction ...","date_modified":"2026-04-02T17:13:24Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/what-republicans-can-learn-from-the-dems","html_content":"

The linked article reports on a recent event held in Greenville for Annie Andrews, a SC Democratic contender to replace Senator Lindsey (the weathervane) Graham. I have personally been to a multitude of political gather...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/what-republicans-can-learn-from-the-dems","title":"What Republicans Can Learn From The Dems","summary":"The linked article reports on a recent event held in Greenville for Annie Andrews, a SC Democratic contender to replace Senator Lindsey (the weathervane) Graham. I have personally been to a multitude of political gather...","date_modified":"2026-04-02T13:50:59Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/hurricane-heather-tracker","html_content":"

The picture below shows the elected officials and/or candidates that have used the campaign services provided by Palmetto Associated Services, LLC.

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","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/stumbo-stumbles-again","title":"Stumbo Stumbles Again!","date_modified":"2026-03-30T13:25:30Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/can-horry-county-weather-anymore-heather","html_content":"

The insert below is an excerpt from campaign expenditure reports filed by Heather Ammons Crawford.

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Please register on the link below and share with like minded individuals.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/had-enough-of-the-sc-corruption-then-join-us-april-11-2026","title":"Had Enough of the SC Corruption? Then Join us April 11, 2026","summary":"Please register on the link below and share with like minded individuals.","date_modified":"2026-03-28T19:48:02Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/you-scratch-my-back","html_content":"

When you are burrowing through dozens of rabbit holes following the corrupt SC political money trail, you frequently come across some interesting little nuggets that you were not looking for but are interesting nonethele...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/you-scratch-my-back","title":"You Scratch My Back ...","summary":"When you are burrowing through dozens of rabbit holes following the corrupt SC political money trail, you frequently come across some interesting little nuggets that you were not looking for but are interesting nonethele...","date_modified":"2026-03-28T19:09:09Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/justice-for-kaden-moses-1","html_content":"

On December 30, 2023, 14 year-old Kaden Moses was playing video games in his bedroom with a friend.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/justice-for-kaden-moses-1","title":"Justice for Kaden Moses","summary":"On December 30, 2023, 14 year-old Kaden Moses was playing video games in his bedroom with a friend.","date_modified":"2026-03-20T17:31:12Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/22-extension-eminent-domain","html_content":"

The linked article from Post and Courier reports on eminent domain proceedings in Mount Pleasant to widen Highway 41.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/22-extension-eminent-domain","title":"22 Extension Eminent Domain","summary":"The linked article from Post and Courier reports on eminent domain proceedings in Mount Pleasant to widen Highway 41.","date_modified":"2026-03-19T21:32:10Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/your-tax-dollars-at-work-4","html_content":"

The linked article from Post and Courier reports on some possibly shady activity by a member of the Spartanburg County Council

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/your-tax-dollars-at-work-4","title":"Your Tax Dollars At Work","summary":"The linked article from Post and Courier reports on some possibly shady activity by a member of the Spartanburg County Council","date_modified":"2026-03-18T22:22:40Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/all-in-the-family","html_content":"

The linked article reports on the retirement of long time (far too long) Beaufort County Sheriff Phineas J. Tanner who is affectionately known as PJ. Others refer to him as Boss Hogg.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/all-in-the-family","title":"All In The Family","summary":"The linked article reports on the retirement of long time (far too long) Beaufort County Sheriff Phineas J. Tanner who is affectionately known as PJ. Others refer to him as Boss Hogg.","date_modified":"2026-03-18T16:25:23Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/closed-primaries---rest-in-peace","html_content":"

The linked article from David Hucks at myrtlebeachsc.com reports on the fact that, despite overwhelming Republican sentiment for closing SC primaries, one person in the SC Assembly, a Democrat name Justin T. Bamberg put ...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/closed-primaries---rest-in-peace","title":"Closed Primaries - Rest In Peace???","summary":"The linked article from David Hucks at myrtlebeachsc.com reports on the fact that, despite overwhelming Republican sentiment for closing SC primaries, one person in the SC Assembly, a Democrat name Justin T. Bamberg put ...","date_modified":"2026-03-16T16:48:40Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-hembreerankin-gag-bill---so-much-for-freedom-of-the-press","html_content":"

It is admittedly difficult to say anything complimentary about SC State Senators Greg Hembree and Luke Rankin but, truth be told, they make it difficult.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-hembreerankin-gag-bill---so-much-for-freedom-of-the-press","title":"The Hembree/Rankin Gag Bill - So Much For Freedom Of The Press.","summary":"It is admittedly difficult to say anything complimentary about SC State Senators Greg Hembree and Luke Rankin but, truth be told, they make it difficult.","date_modified":"2026-03-13T23:36:38Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/pay-attention-boy-our-college-athletes-are-sensitive","html_content":"

The linked article reports that Governor Leghorn has vetoed the recently passed SC Legislature bill that would keep private the funds that various student “athletes” are receiving to capitalize on their state scholarship...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/pay-attention-boy-our-college-athletes-are-sensitive","title":"Pay Attention, Boy! Our College Athletes Are Sensitive. ","summary":"The linked article reports that Governor Leghorn has vetoed the recently passed SC Legislature bill that would keep private the funds that various student “athletes” are receiving to capitalize on their state scholarship...","date_modified":"2026-03-13T15:25:01Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/who-is-mcleod-communications","html_content":"

Hey folks:

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The linked article from MyrtleBeachSC News reports that the Whorry County Council will put yet another 1% sales tax increase on the as a referendum in November. The article also provides an interesting history of the Cou...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/whorry-county-is-picking-our-pockets-again","title":"Whorry County Is Picking Our Pockets Again! ","summary":"The linked article from MyrtleBeachSC News reports that the Whorry County Council will put yet another 1% sales tax increase on the as a referendum in November. The article also provides an interesting history of the Cou...","date_modified":"2026-03-11T23:44:51Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/are-you-ready-for-more-government-controlled-health-care","html_content":"

The linked article from myrtlebeachsc.com reports on MUSC buying a physicians group. This comes after MUSC took control of the money losing Tidelands Health.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/are-you-ready-for-more-government-controlled-health-care","title":"Are You Ready for More Government Controlled Health Care?","summary":"The linked article from myrtlebeachsc.com reports on MUSC buying a physicians group. This comes after MUSC took control of the money losing Tidelands Health.","date_modified":"2026-03-05T16:21:12Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/scout-motors---whats-another-year","html_content":"

The linked article reports on Scout Motors aknowledging a delay in producing its EVs that nobody wants and that cannot legally be sold in SC without having a bricks and mortar showroom. As of now, we will have to wait u...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/scout-motors---whats-another-year","title":"Scout Motors - What's Another Year?","summary":"The linked article reports on Scout Motors aknowledging a delay in producing its EVs that nobody wants and that cannot legally be sold in SC without having a bricks and mortar showroom. As of now, we will have to wait u...","date_modified":"2026-03-05T14:49:28Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/lindsey-graham-has-no-shame","html_content":"

Some of you may have gotten yet another expensive flier in the mail telling you how Lindsey Graham single handedly got Roe v. Wade overturned by supporting conservative SCOTUS justices. He even has the absolute gall to ...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/lindsey-graham-has-no-shame","title":"Lindsey Graham Has No Shame","summary":"Some of you may have gotten yet another expensive flier in the mail telling you how Lindsey Graham single handedly got Roe v. Wade overturned by supporting conservative SCOTUS justices. He even has the absolute gall to ...","date_modified":"2026-03-05T14:33:35Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-spivey-case-continues-to-challenge-alan-wilsons-credibility","html_content":"

The linked article from Post and Courrier reports on a lawsuit filed by Horry County attorney Bert von Herrmann who is representing a former HC police official connected with the Scott Spivey case.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-spivey-case-continues-to-challenge-alan-wilsons-credibility","title":"The Spivey Case Continues To Challenge Alan Wilson's Credibility ","summary":"The linked article from Post and Courrier reports on a lawsuit filed by Horry County attorney Bert von Herrmann who is representing a former HC police official connected with the Scott Spivey case.","date_modified":"2026-03-05T00:25:15Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/22-extension-is-a-scam","html_content":"

The linked article reports on a “meeting” held at South Strand Rec Center last night at which people would be able to peruse a gaggle of alternate routes that may be used to rip through their backyards to build the 22 Ex...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/22-extension-is-a-scam","title":"22 Extension Is A Scam","summary":"The linked article reports on a “meeting” held at South Strand Rec Center last night at which people would be able to peruse a gaggle of alternate routes that may be used to rip through their backyards to build the 22 Ex...","date_modified":"2026-03-04T14:59:10Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/per-mckissick-it-was-just-a-misunderstanding-yeah-right","html_content":"

The linked article from Post and Courier reports on some gubernatorial candidates' reaction to Drew McKissick's lame attempt to extort $20K in \"pay to play\" money to participate in the scheduled gubernatorial debates.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/per-mckissick-it-was-just-a-misunderstanding-yeah-right","title":"Per McKissick, It Was Just A Misunderstanding. Yeah Right!","summary":"The linked article from Post and Courier reports on some gubernatorial candidates' reaction to Drew McKissick's lame attempt to extort $20K in \"pay to play\" money to participate in the scheduled gubernatorial debates.","date_modified":"2026-03-02T00:50:07Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/we-actually-paythese-people","html_content":"

No doubt some of you will be as pleased as I was to discover that the following SC State Senators - Tom Davis, Steven Goldfinch, Luke Rankin, Jeffrey Graham and Jeff Zell - recently sponsored (and got enacted) a bill (li...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/we-actually-paythese-people","title":"We Actually PayThese People","summary":"No doubt some of you will be as pleased as I was to discover that the following SC State Senators - Tom Davis, Steven Goldfinch, Luke Rankin, Jeffrey Graham and Jeff Zell - recently sponsored (and got enacted) a bill (li...","date_modified":"2026-03-01T19:20:24Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/corruption-by-any-other-name","html_content":"

The linked article reports on a decision by Mississippi Lawmakers to Kill a $40M Jackson State Stadium Bill.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/corruption-by-any-other-name","title":"Corruption By Any Other Name","summary":"The linked article reports on a decision by Mississippi Lawmakers to Kill a $40M Jackson State Stadium Bill.","date_modified":"2026-03-01T18:22:51Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/retire-johnny-gardner","html_content":"

The linked article reports on Spartanburg County effectively rejecting data center developer terms thereby causing the developer to withdraw is application to build a data center there, at least for the time being.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/retire-johnny-gardner","title":"Retire Johnny Gardner ","summary":"The linked article reports on Spartanburg County effectively rejecting data center developer terms thereby causing the developer to withdraw is application to build a data center there, at least for the time being.","date_modified":"2026-02-28T20:51:20Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/drew-mckissicks-pay-to-play-is-absolutely-shameless","html_content":"

Some of you may know that SCGOP Chair, Drew McKissick, has rejiggered the gubernatorial debate schedule. He has indicated that the changes were needed to accommodate all potential debate participants. I suspect that is...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/drew-mckissicks-pay-to-play-is-absolutely-shameless","title":"Drew McKissick's \"Pay to Play\" Is Absolutely Shameless ","summary":"Some of you may know that SCGOP Chair, Drew McKissick, has rejiggered the gubernatorial debate schedule. He has indicated that the changes were needed to accommodate all potential debate participants. I suspect that is...","date_modified":"2026-02-27T19:52:59Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/jay-jordan-has-some-splainin-to-do","html_content":"

The linked article reports on SC Rep Jay Jordan from SC District 63 effectively killing two bills that the South Carolina Freedom Caucus and many South Carolinians very much wanted passed. Rep Jordan’s real name is Walla...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/jay-jordan-has-some-splainin-to-do","title":"Jay Jordan Has Some Splainin' To Do","summary":"The linked article reports on SC Rep Jay Jordan from SC District 63 effectively killing two bills that the South Carolina Freedom Caucus and many South Carolinians very much wanted passed. Rep Jordan’s real name is Walla...","date_modified":"2026-02-27T18:27:49Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/justice-for-kaden-moses","html_content":"

It is no secret that I am not a fan of David Stumbo. However, even with my jaded eyes, I am sometimes surprised by the depths of duplicity to which some of our elected officials will sink in order to remain in with the i...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/justice-for-kaden-moses","title":"Justice For Kaden Moses","summary":"It is no secret that I am not a fan of David Stumbo. However, even with my jaded eyes, I am sometimes surprised by the depths of duplicity to which some of our elected officials will sink in order to remain in with the i...","date_modified":"2026-02-27T18:20:55Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-spivey-case-that-just-wont-go-away","html_content":"

The linked article from FoxNews reports on the judge’s decision in a wrongful death civil suit brought by Scott Spivey’s family against shooter Weldon Boyd et al. The judge decided that the “stand your ground” defense wa...

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-spivey-case-that-just-wont-go-away","title":"The Spivey Case That Just Won't Go Away","summary":"The linked article from FoxNews reports on the judge’s decision in a wrongful death civil suit brought by Scott Spivey’s family against shooter Weldon Boyd et al. The judge decided that the “stand your ground” defense wa...","date_modified":"2026-02-27T14:32:32Z"},{"id":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-dark-money-crowd-is-sweating-bullets","html_content":"

Some of you may have received a text from the anti-Pascoe dark money crowd harping on the fact that, in a prior life as a Democrat, David Pascoe endorsed Joe Biden.

","url":"https://regularjoegrandstrand.com/home/f/the-dark-money-crowd-is-sweating-bullets","title":"The Dark Money Crowd Is Sweating Bullets","summary":"Some of you may have received a text from the anti-Pascoe dark money crowd harping on the fact that, in a prior life as a Democrat, David Pascoe endorsed Joe Biden.","date_modified":"2026-02-26T18:40:37Z"}]}