Sen. Kay Patterson, who died Friday, Dec. 13, talks to Sen. Tameika Isaac Devine, D-Columbia, and Sen. Darrell Jackson, D-Hopkins during an NAACP dinner in 2022. (Provided/Jamie Devine ...

jblake@thestate.com COLUMBIA, S.C. Former state Sen. Kay Patterson, known for his colorful language and wit, died Friday after being sick, sources with knowledge confirmed to The State.

Kay Patterson, Who Rose From Janitor at Segregated South Carolina Capitol to State Senator, Dies COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Sen. Kay Patterson, who rose from cleaning offices at ...

Kay Patterson, 93, who died Dec. 13. His legacy and impact was far reaching in the Palmetto State, and will not be forgotten, family and supporters said Friday at Patterson’s funeral in ...

Retired state Sen. Kay Patterson, a Democrat who represented Richland County, died at 93. “Sen. Patterson dedicated over three decades to public service, representing Richland County in both the ...

The South Carolina Democratic Party confirmed Friday that Patterson had died. He was 93 years old. “It is with heavy hearts that we reflect on the passing of former State Senator Kay Patterson ...

Kay Patterson, who rose from cleaning offices at the segregated Statehouse to serving as a state legislator for over 30 years died Friday. He was 93. The South Carolina Democratic Party announced ...

Sen. Kay Patterson, who died Friday, Dec. 13, talks to Sen. Tameika Isaac Devine, D-Columbia, and Sen. Darrell Jackson, D-Hopkins during an NAACP dinner in 2022. (Provided/Jamie Devine) COLUMBIA — ...