June 04, 2009
Stimulus battle could end in court today
The governor, educators and lawyers are waiting for Supreme Court decision on whether Gov. Mark Sanford can be forced to request $700 million in federal stimulus cash.
June 02, 2009
Gov. Sanford has until Midnight to veto bills
South Carolina’s governor is facing a deadline on whether to veto a bill adding new limits to the payday lending industry.
June 01, 2009
Governor Sanford blocks SC students from national education initiative
South Carolina out of loop in national effort that aims to develop common academic standards in mathematics and English language arts for American students.
May 26, 2009
Gov. Sanford to ignore stimulus deadline
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faces a deadline to reply to lawsuits revolving around lawmakers’ efforts to force him to request $700 million in federal funds intended to spare schools from deep budget cuts.
May 25, 2009
Gov. Sanford to let stimulus request deadline pass
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford won’t heed a deadline to request federal stimulus cash.
April 02, 2009
SLED chief: South Carolina faces “Armageddon” without stimulus
South Carolina’s top law enforcement officer says the state is heading for perilous times if public safety efforts aren’t well-funded.
UPDATE: Gov. Mark Sanford vows again not to take stimulus money
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says lawmakers are stoking fears by telling the public that teachers will lose jobs without $350 million in federal stimulus money that he wants to turn aside.
March 31, 2009
Rally at Brittlebank park urges Sanford to accept stimulus
Nearly 100 people came together downtown today with one simple message. They want Governor Sanford to apply for the $700 million he has control of from the stimulus package.
March 04, 2009
Sanford: stimulus decisions next week
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he’ll make decisions next week on using federal stimulus money.
March 02, 2009
UPDATE: South Carolina state offices close in six counties due to snow
State offices in counties along South Carolina’s northern border will remain closed after a winter storm dumped up to 10 inches of snow.
Gov. Sanford closes state offices in six South Carolina counties due to storm
State offices in Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union and York counties will now be closed all day March 2, 2009.
January 24, 2009
Employment commissioners to consult lawyer after jobs threatened
South Carolina’s Employment Security Commission Vice Chairman Billy McLeod and member Becky Richardson plan to meet with lawyers next week about whether the governor follow through on his threat to fire them.


