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Two murderers avoided death row in South Carolina. Now the system may change | Opinion

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 7d

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.

Opinion editor Matthew T. Hall and photographers Joshua Boucher and Tracy Glantz invite you into the world of one victim and one prisoner.

Reposted by Matthew T. Hall

Books R' Me @booksrme.bsky.social · 7d

Diving into "The Bee Sting" feels like wandering through a labyrinth of emotions. Each twist reveals layers of life. Can't wait to explore the haunting echoes in "The History of Sound" next. #booksky #books

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 7d

Now reading "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray and listening to "The History of Sound" by Ben Shattuck with Charlotte McConaghy's "Wild Dark Shore" waiting its turn. #booksky

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 7d

Now reading "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray and listening to "The History of Sound" by Ben Shattuck with Charlotte McConaghy's "Wild Dark Shore" waiting its turn. #booksky

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 7d

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.

The Sun News endorsements for mayor, council in Myrtle Beach

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 8d

If you have any questions about the races or our endorsement process, ama. And remember if you don't vote, you can't really complain about what happens. #scpol

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 8d

And here are our Myrtle Beach city endorsements. #scpol

Here are The Sun News editorial board’s endorsements in 2025 elections for mayor and City Council in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

www.myrtlebeachonline.com

The State newspaper endorsements for Columbia mayor, council

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 8d

Here are our endorsements in the city of Columbia. #scpol

Here are The State editorial board’s endorsements in 2025 elections for mayor and City Council in Columbia, South Carolina.

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 8d

If you live in Columbia or Myrtle Beach and are still researching candidates, I’ll share our endorsements and candidate interviews below.

Our editorial board hands this information off to you and hopes that, whoever you favor in the end, you follow through and vote. 🗳️

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 8d

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.)

Two murderers avoided death row in South Carolina. Now the system may change | Opinion

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 9d

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

Opinion editor Matthew T. Hall and photographers Joshua Boucher and Tracy Glantz invite you into the world of one victim and one prisoner.

The State endorsement: Our choice in the at-large Columbia City Council race

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 21d

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. ✊

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 21d

And last but not least, here is our recommendation in the contested at-large Columbia City Council race. #scpol

Several candidates are running for an at-large City Council seat in Columbia, South Carolina, in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....

The State endorsement: Our choice in the Columbia City Council District Four race

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 21d

There are three candidates in the Columbia City Council District Four race. Here is our recommendation. #scpol

Three candidates want to represent City Council District Four in Columbia, South Carolina, in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....

The State endorsement: Our choice in the Columbia City Council District One race

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 21d

There are two candidates in the Columbia City Council District One race. Here is our recommendation. #scpol

Two candidates want to represent City Council District One in Columbia, South Carolina, in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....

The Sun News endorsement: Our three choices in the Myrtle Beach City Council race

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 21d

A whopping 10 candidates are running for three seats on the Myrtle Beach City Council. After interviewing and researching all 10, we offered these recommendations. #scpol

Ten candidates are running for three City Council seats in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....

www.myrtlebeachonline.com

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 22d

And today, we rolled out some more local endorsements. I hope voters find them useful as this reader: "I am new to Columbia and felt uninformed how to vote until I read your excellent profiles of candidates and ultimately your endorsements. I would have been lost without your coverage. Thank you!"

The Sun News endorsement: Our choice in the Myrtle Beach mayor’s race

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 23d

There are five candidates running to be mayor of Myrtle Beach, one of South Carolina's most popular tourist destinations. Four agreed to interviews with us. We published our endorsement on @myrtlebeachonline.com today, and it will run in Sunday's The Sun News. #scpol

Several candidates want to be mayor of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for the next four years in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....

www.myrtlebeachonline.com

The State endorsement: Our choice in the Columbia mayor’s race

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 23d

Three people want to be mayor of South Carolina's state capital for the next four years. Our #scpol endorsement went live on @thestate.com today. It will run in Sunday's The State. So vital to vet those who would represent us.

Three candidates want to be mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, for the next four years in the Nov. 4 election. Our editorial board endorses....

Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 23d

🧵 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.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 28d

Excellent.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · Oct 8

Just two ol’ domes in DC.