Will Folks

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Editor and Founder at FITSNews

Our esteemed twitter account founder is famous for his many romantic conquests, legendary charm, and ability to wear hats backward without irony.

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‘Murdaugh Murders’ Podcaster Slams Nancy Mace

5 days ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

The founder of the ‘Murdaugh Murders’ podcast is calling out her representative in the United States Congress after the politician was photographed next to a law enforcement leader with ties to convicted killer Alex Murdaugh. Mandy Matney slammed first district South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace – who is running for governor of the Palmetto State – after she appeared in a photograph with Yemassee, S.C. police chief Greg Alexander.
More Problems For Volvo In South Carolina

1 week ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

Weeks after announcing the firing of 125 workers in South Carolina – or five percent of its Palmetto State workforce – Chinese-owned Volvo confirmed this week it was halting production at its Ridgeville, S.C. facility. The move – which the company insists is temporary – is being blamed on a parts shortage tied to tariffs imposed by U.S. president Donald Trump. The company did not identify the parts in question, however – nor did its executives offer a time frame for the duration of the shutdown.
Sources: Indictment, Arrest Of S.C. Representative RJ May ‘Imminent’

1 week ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

Federal investigators and prosecutors are reportedly nearing the end of their ongoing probe of embattled South Carolina state representative R.J. May III – the former vice chairman and top political strategist of the S.C. Freedom Caucus. As FITSNews first reported, federal and state law enforcement agents descended upon May’s West Columbia, S.C. home on the morning of August 5, 2024.
South Carolina ‘Republicans’ Try To ‘Opt-Out’ Of Their Massive Pay Raise

1 week ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

South Carolina “Republican” lawmakers voted themselves a massive pay raise in the latest version of the Palmetto State’s upcoming budget – which is set to take effect on July 1, 2025 and run through the end of next June.
Upstate Interstate Shooting: South Carolina’s ‘Justice’ System Strikes Again

1 week ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

by WILL FOLKS“The story is a sad one, told many times,” Michael Stipe crooned on the lead track from R.E.M.‘s 1999 cult classic, New Adventures in Hi Fi. In South Carolina – a state located just 45 miles east of Stipe’s former stomping grounds – the sad story that continues being told is that of violent criminals repeatedly released (and re-released) onto our streets by a justice system which habitually incentivizes evil, re-victimizes victims, subverts truth and eviscerates accountability.
FITSNews Interview: Valerie Bauerlein Returns

1 week ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

When news broke earlier this month that former Colleton County, South Carolina clerk of court Becky Hill was facing multiple charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of jury tampering in the trial of Alex Murdaugh two years ago, one of the first people we wanted to hear from was Valerie Bauerlein.
South Carolina Upstate Solicitor Walt Wilkins Resigning

2 weeks ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

The top prosecutor for South Carolina’s most populous county is stepping down from his role, sources familiar with his decision have confirmed to FITSNews. S.C. thirteenth circuit solicitor Walt Wilkins – who recently secured a conviction in the high-profile ‘Rose Petal Murder‘ case – is reportedly resigning his post effective the first week of June 2025. According to sources familiar with his decision, Wilkins is planning to enter private practice.
Greenville Democrat Launches Campaign Against Lindsey Graham

2 weeks ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

Lowcountry, South Carolina liberal activist Annie Andrews isn’t the only Democrat mulling a campaign against incumbent U.S. senator Lindsey Graham. One member of the Palmetto State’s perpetual minority party has already announced his intentions. Lee Johnson, an engineer and businessman from Greenville, S.C., launched his bid last Wednesday (May 15, 2025) and has since been criss-crossing the state since in the hopes of garnering support.
South Carolina Governor’s Race: Ralph Norman Leaning In

2 weeks ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

U.S. congressman Ralph Norman is leaning toward entering the 2026 South Carolina governor’s race, multiple sources familiar with his thinking have confirmed to FITSNews. In fact, an announcement of his official entry into the contest could come as early as next month… potentially making him the first formally declared candidate to succeed status quo governor Henry McMaster.
Ethics Investigation Targets Former S.C. Freedom Caucus Leader

2 weeks ago | fitsnews.com | Will Folks

Ethics Investigation Targets Former S.C. Freedom Caucus LeaderAdam Morgan primary focus of ongoing inquiry… The former chairman of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus is the focus of an ongoing S.C. State Ethic