It was a simple question: What’s the salary of Master-in-Equity Joseph Strickland, who took the audacious step of suing Richland County legislators to make them recommend his reappointment? The Post
Gov. Henry McMaster refused to block Master-in-Equity Joseph Strickland from serving out his term through 2027 — retiring after 38 years as the judge intends — saying that decision rests
Even for a lot of us who were flabbergasted by Richland County legislators’ impudent effort to execute a do-over on a judicial appointment without bothering to take a vote didn’t
The unprecedented case not only pitted a judge against legislators who control judicial seats but highlighted a deep rift between Democrats in South Carolina s capital delegation.
In an Aug. 3 ruling, the justices said the state s judge qualification body should not review any applicants for the post until the matter is sorted out by them.