Brian Sweeney a.k.a. "Regular Joe Grand Strand" brings you his unique insights into the issues that affect the Low Country of South Carolina, particularly the Grand Strand.  He was born in New York. Sweeney earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1973.

Brian Sweeney ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 106. He lost in the Republican primary on June 11, 2024.