COLUMBIA — Kay Patterson, a longtime Columbia-area state legislator and one the first Black lawmakers to rise in the seniority ranks of post-Civil Rights era South Carolina, died early Dec. 13.

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 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 ...

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, 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 ...

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 ...