Ten years ago today, I reviewed “Spotlight” and not everyone agreed with me…. Think I’ll rewatch this incredible, inspiring movie tonight. To all the journalists out there, keep doing good work and explaining to people why it matters. ✊

Voting day is tomorrow ! One of the most important days of the year. This year tho it feels like ppl don't even know about it. Here are early voting numbers for some SC counties with one big day to go. Beaufort 253 Charleston 8,050 Horry 865 Lancaster 7,419 Lexington 919 Richland 2,013 #scpol

In today’s paper: the first half of a monthslong project, featuring voices rarely heard in South Carolina or elsewhere. The second half, also over two pages, runs Wednesday in our next edition. Grateful to work in local journalism and be able to foster conversations and thought like this. #scpol

NEW | Two days ago, I published a deep exploration of the South Carolina prison system. Today, inmate Stephen Bryant decided he wants to be executed in South Carolina on Nov. 14 by firing squad. He would be the seventh person to be executed here since September 2024.

Hey #booksky. Looking for something exquisite to meet year-end reading goals? Here are some I recently finished and loved. "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid "Hello Beautiful" and "Dear Edward" by Ann Napolitano "The Blue Book of Nebo" by Manon Steffan Ros Got ur own recs? Pls share.

Proudly voted today. It always gives me a great sense of civic duty, connectivity, community, and yes, pride — that our forebears created a system by which no matter where you live in the U.S., you can play a part in picking our leaders and thus you can lead yourself. (And also get a cool sticker.)

I hope you spend some time with this today. Months in the making, a team working on the presentation. My new #scpol #scprison project.

Recently (and wrongly) fired Indiana University director of student media Jim Rodenbush gets a standing O from hundreds of student and professional journalists at MediaFest25, the annual convention of SPJ, ACP and CMA. ✊

🧵 We rolled out two more local election endorsements today, in mayoral races in Columbia and Myrtle Beach. #scpol In all, we interviewed 30 candidates (of 32 I approached) in state and local races. We published those Q&As first, then followed with endorsements from our five-member editorial board.

Just two ol’ domes in DC.

In view of the Capitol building, the line to get into a House office building for my first lobbying meeting today is long because of the shutdown. Appreciate the opportunity, though, so no wait is too long. Appreciate everyone’s support of local journalism. Appreciate yours.

Two A+ meals in D.C. so far, at Andy’s Pizza and Warka Coffee. Need the fuel to lobby Congress for the journalism industry this week. The fight for local journalism is a fight for local communities and for you. 🍕☕️🦾

South Carolina’s top law enforcement official says no evidence of arson so far in fire that destroyed the house of a state judge over the weekend. apnews.com/article/judg...

Kitts was seen at a USC event Sunday sporting a big brace and crutches.

LIVE: SC State to hold briefing on weekend shootings #scnews

The home of a SC judge who blocked release of voter data sought by DOJ has been destroyed by fire. Officials haven't linked the blaze to Judge Diane Goodstein's order, but authorities are providing extra security as they investigate. By @jeffreycollinsap.bsky.social apnews.com/article/judg...

Took a crack at explaining SC’s somewhat unique process for vetting judges - something that’s generated lots of fun discourse on here about lawyer legislators and the “trial lawyer lobby.” Welcoming thoughts on this one! abcnews4.com/news/local/s...

🥁 Drum roll, please.... #scpol

RJ May was a disgrace. Here are the five candidates trying to replace him and turn the page on his time at the SC State House. Early voting in Lexington County starts Monday, so I'm publishing 5 candidate Q&As in their entirety to help you. #scpol

Yes, we are making endorsements in several elections this year. Why and which and when? 👇

A lot to chew on in this new David Brooks column. This line resonates with me for obvious reasons: “When people consume communication that demonstrates respect, curiosity, communion and hope, antipathy falls.”

Thanks to all the readers who have written me about today’s column, calling it “beautifully written,” “very good,” and “the best opinion piece I have read in a very long time.” Here’s what it looked like in print, which still matters to me.

122 years ago, The State's first editor, my predecessor, was shot and killed in broad daylight for his political views. Everyone should know his name: N.G. Gonzales. #scpol

122 years ago, an editor at The State newspaper where I work was shot and killed in broad daylight outside the South Carolina State House. I revisited that killing as I wrote about the Charlie Kirk assassination today. #scpol

My former dissertation student, Michael Burns, born in Arkansas, used to bring in the best sweet tea. One day I was at his house while he was making it and saw him scoop out sugar by the cup full. He saw my face and said, "Oh. You didn't know?"

My latest column: Pour one out for sweet tea. #scpol

My latest: "I sure hope the race is decided on what the candidates will do for us, not for him." #scpol

Pop quiz: What’s the single most important thing to help students learn in school today? Answer: A laptop. Yet the Richland 1 School District, where classes began Aug. 11, has a significant middle and high school student laptop shortage that won’t be addressed with new computers until month's end.

There are three key points about South Carolina having a school resource officer in every public school that haven't got nearly enough attention. Here's what you should know. #scpol

Even if you think you know Marcus Lattimore from seeing him on the field or Instagram, you don't. Incredible football player. Career cut short by gruesome injury. Now poet with words like his runs that take your breath away. Grateful to have a job where I meet incredible people and write about them.

My new column takes a deep dive into what's happening in DC and what might happen in other big American cities. I think every American should be paying close attention to this. #scpol

As we continue looking to bolster our coverage in Chapin, we want to hear from our readers about what they think is important. On Friday, Sept. 5, our Lexington County reporters and editor will be at The Daily Grind Cafe, from 12-2 pm. Let us know if you plan to stop by: bit.ly/3JV9yfa

My first of two Marcus Lattimore columns this week ran in print today. If you need some real inspiration today, voila.

Must not have been a ham sandwich....

Marcus Lattimore's journey from smashmouth football to slam poetry is one of the most inspirational stories I've been fortunate to tell. Our nearly 90-minute interview was so great, I wrote two columns after our conversation. 🧵

You can pick up a copy at All Good Books in Columbia, and support a local legend and a local bookstore, btw....

Will always love Marcus. What an inspiring young man.

Ahead of a new season with sky-high expectations for University of South Carolina football, I caught up with a Gamecock legend, Marcus Lattimore. He's a poet now with a new book out, "Scream My Name." Our interview was so great and he's so inspiring that one column became two. Here's the first.

Got a larger than usual number of emails on this one so it struck a chord. Thanks for reading, y’all.

Amazing, I got an actual letter to the editor today, and it’s great. ✍️ 💯

My latest column takes a close look at what's happening in our nation's capital, where 200 SC National Guard troops are now stationed along with hundreds more from other states. #scpol

From today’s paper. My new column took up a full page in print, which still has an impact. 📰

Yes, my new #scpol column today is about that video.

“Busted Plug” was found in a field. Hunter-Gatherer and its mural were knocked down. How do these losses impact Columbia’s push to build identity with public art?

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The Columbia fast food chain has been a fixture on the local restaurant scene for decades. How well do you know its menu and history?

If you read only one of my columns this month, make it this one.

Time to bring him home: Inside the search for Austin Tice, the journalist who disappeared www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

The GOP field for the SC governor’s race is set. My column: Who will get Trump’s endorsement? And what actual issues do you want covered? #scpol