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November 19, 2009
Bill in Statehouse would eliminate texting while driving
In less than two weeks those driving in North Carolina will no longer be able to text while driving and South Carolina may be a step closer to doing that same thing.
Attorney for Governor Sanford says ehics charges will be minor
Attorney Butch Bowers said Wednesday the State Ethics Commission decision to hold a hearing on the charges will not involve criminal allegations against the governor.
SC Secretary of State releases “Scrooges and Angels” charity list
It’s a list any charity would want to avoid, the “Scrooges List” issued by the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond.
November 18, 2009
Lawmaker wants to raise highway speed limit to 80 in SC
Rep. Todd Rutherford of Richland County is proposing an increase to 80 mph on SC highways. The idea has some hitting the brakes.
Jenny Sanford to attend holiday event at Governor’s Mansion
Jenny Sanford spokeswoman Meg Milne says the first lady will be there for the open house, but the children are not expected to attend.
Impeachment resolution introduced by SC lawmaker
University of South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar says no South Carolina governor has ever been impeached and there’s been only one previous attempt.
Ethics commission to decide on Sanford probe Wednesday
The State Ethics Commission will decide whether a three-month investigation provides enough evidence that Gov. Mark Sanford broke state laws.
Judge says construction on Charleston port can continue
A federal judge has rejected an environmental group’s request to stop a port expansion project in South Carolina.
November 13, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: 9/11 mastermind to face trial in NY
An Obama administration official says accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York to face trial in a civilian federal court.
November 09, 2009
Graham pronounces House health care bill DOA in Senate
The glow from a health care triumph is fading quickly for President Barack Obama as Democrats realize the bill they’d fought so hard to pass in the House will have a tough time in the Senate.
November 05, 2009
State limits some Medicaid patients to one pharmacy
South Carolina is now requiring some Medicaid recipients who are suspected of abusing prescription drugs to get all of their prescriptions from just one pharmacy.
November 04, 2009
McMaster issues statement on transfer of detainees to Charleston
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster calls moving Guantanamo Bay detainees anywhere in the continental United States a “huge mistake”.
Duplicate unemployment checks sent for second time in recent months
This time, about 150 people have received two checks for their unemployment benefits. Back in July, the agency sent out about 1,250 duplicate checks.
North Charleston to break ground on new fire station
Fire Station 12, will be located at the corner of Palmetto Commerce Parkway and Carolina Commerce Parkway.
November 03, 2009
Polls Open: Your Lowcountry Election Day handbook
If you need to know where to go vote, and what you need to bring to make your experience quick and easy, click here!
Crowded field for mayoral and council races in Georgetown
A total of eleven candidates are running for mayor and council in Georgetown. Ten of the names are on the ballot.
One year before election, gubernatorial hopefuls to debate
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, one year before the 2010 election, ten of South Carolina’s gubernatorial hopefuls will meet in a joint debate that will be televised on ETV.
November 02, 2009
Traffic is the biggest issue facing new Mt. Pleasant mayor
The new mayor of South Carolina’s fourth largest city will face the task of alleviating traffic, while preserving the town’s charm.
2 minutes with Mount Pleasant mayoral candidate Joe Bustos
Brad Franko goes one-on-one with the candidate for mayor of Mount Pleasant.
2 minutes with Mount Pleasant mayoral candidate Gary Santos
Brad Franko goes one-on-one with the candidate for mayor in Town of Mt. Pleasant.
2 minutes with Mount Pleasant mayoral candidate Billy Swails
Brad Franko goes one-on-one with the candidate for mayor of Mount Pleasant.
October 30, 2009
Boeing jobs impact to be felt immediately
Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor says the plant will start having an effect on the state’s job situation in a matter of weeks, because Boeing plans to break ground in November.
October 29, 2009
Relief coming for thousands of unemployed in South Carolina
Gov. Mark Sanford plans to sign into law a measure on Thursday that will extend jobless benefits to workers who had begun running out of weekly state and federal help.
Sanford lauds Boeing decision to come to SC
Sanford issued the following statement on Boeing’s announcement of its plan to establish a second production line for the 787 Dreamliner adjacent to the company’s existing facilities in North Charleston.
Senator Jim DeMint praises Boeing decision
Wednesday, U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) made the following statement upon learning that Boeing plans to locate their new assembly line in Charleston, S.C.
Rep. Henry Brown congratulates lawmakers for landing Boeing plant
Congressman Henry Brown made the following statement after Boeing made the announcement that they have selected North Charleston as the new location for the second 787 Dreamliner assembly line.
SC House Speaker Bobby Harrell reacts to Boeing announcement
Boeing has now announced their decision to locate its new 787 Dreamliner assembly line in South Carolina by greatly expanding at its North Charleston facility.
October 28, 2009
Assistant attorney general caught with stripper, resigns
A former South Carolina legislator and assistant attorney general has resigned from the state prosecutor’s office after authorities say he was discovered in a cemetery with a stripper.
October 27, 2009
Special session begins Tuesday to deal with unemployment, Sanford impeachment
Rep. Greg Delleney says the measure accuses Sanford of dereliction of duty for abandoning his post to rendezvous with his Argentine lover without telling his chain of command where he was.
October 26, 2009
Awendaw Fire Department receives grant for six new firefighters
Awendaw Fire Department, received a $556,536 grant from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.
