Lachlan McIntosh
May 1, 2019
Thank God for Fritz Hollings
The recent passing of former United States Senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings marks the end of an era for South Carolina and the nation....
Lachlan McIntosh
Mar 6, 2019
Will conservative movement survive Trump?
The multiple and very serious investigations into President Trump’s potential criminal activity appear to be coming to a head. This will...
Lachlan McIntosh
Oct 3, 2018
Emergency breeds problematic politics
Thankfully, Hurricane Florence’s actual impact on Charleston was negligible. Unfortunately, our neighbors in the Pee Dee and North...
Lachlan McIntosh
Sep 5, 2018
First Congressional District leads list of races to watch in South Carolina
It is an even numbered year and Labor Day has come and gone, which means the political season is upon us in South Carolina and the...
charleston mercury staff
Dec 4, 2014
Red tidal wave meets blue wall in Charleston County
By Lachlan McIntosh It has long been said that Charleston is very different from the rest of South Carolina. This was proven once again...