Mark Sanford. Lindsey Graham’s untimely death has left South Carolina with an unexpected void in our delegation at a most inopportune time. Twelve candidates have filed for this seat, and if you listen to the kickoff speeches, most everybody mentioned spending and affordability. That’s an easy thing to talk about in an election year, but it’s much harder to stand up for this position while governing. Throughout former Governor Mark Sanford’s time in office, he demonstrated that he was a...

By Michael Burgess Photo Caption The Battle of Kings Mountain. Artwork by Don Troiani 2006. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE "Our cause is noble. It is the cause of mankind, and danger to it springs from ourselves."— George Washington, March 31, 1779 The fireworks have faded. The cookouts are over. As the nation moves beyond the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many Americans will naturally return to their everyday routines. Yet doing so too...

Chloe Tonney and Kathleen Buckley, both of the Rebecca Motte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, stand with Paul O’Brien, who is portraying George Washington, during a Carolina Day luncheon at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon on June 27. PHOTO BY JAMES DELO As readers know, the Lowcountry did an incredible job of coming together to celebrate Carolina Day last weekend. The church service at St. Michael’s was packed; the sidewalks along Meeting Street were full of thousands...