Sex, lies and politics....

South Carolinians recently received a full course meal using this recipe for disaster from Gov. Mark Sanford. For more than a week, we were subjected to the greatest display of irresponsible behavior by an elected official in 100 years.

Sanford abandoned his official duties, deceived the public and misled his family, staff and closest friends. He has even admitted to using public funds to support his extramarital affair.

In spite of 10 days of full national humiliation, South Carolinians still don't know the whole truth.

(The following is a regular column by the Barnwell city administrator on actions and events in whcih the city is involved.)

There has been several questions lately concerning the funding of the various city projects. Many residents may have questions and concerns about the city's various projects, especially in a time when the economy is slumping.

First of all, these projects were started more than a year ago when the economy was booming, and once committed to, the projects have to continue to completion.