General Assembly can still pass a law that would safeguard and expand process. It is reasonable to ask voters to prove their identity before they are allowed to cast a ballot. It is also wise to give them more time and more locations for early voting, both for their convenience and to alleviate the massive crowds that plague the most important elections. It is possible that South Carolinians will get both of those things this year, but time is running out and partisan gamesmanship is building … [Read more...]

COLUMBIA -- South Carolina has a new way of dealing with criminals that judges, victims' advocates, crime and justice experts and Republicans and Democrats all have signed off on. The comprehensive new law is intended to save money while diverting nonviolent offenders from prison to community-based programs so space is available in prison for violent criminals. Gov. Mark Sanford signed it into law Wednesday. The new law was one year in the making. It is intended to: --Make sure there is space … [Read more...]