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Haley surplus veto impact
There's a new twist in the fight over whether to spend surplus state money on schools or tax cuts for businesses. Governor Nikki Haley says she would veto the senate's plan to spend an extra 105-million dollars on schools.
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SC Sen. Larry Grooms apologizes to Mayor Keith Summey for railroad amendment
State Senator Larry Grooms apologizes to Mayor Keith Summey over railroad amendment. Grooms filed an amendment in the state senate that would have cut off state funding to municipalities that filed a lawsuit against the state.
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No pay raises for teachers and other Charleston County School District employees
Pay raises are on hold for a third year in Charleston County Shcool District.
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Lawmakers Want to Crackdown on Copper Thefts
Some state lawmakers want to crack down on people who sell copper illegally. That’s what a bill now in the State Senate would do.
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Recycling bill for bars and restaurants is floored
COLUMBIA --A bill to require bar and restaurant owners with alcohol permits to recycle has been floored by the State Senate’s Judiciary Committee.
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SC House delays ATV bill
The South Carolina House delays a plan to put new restrictions on children riding all-terrain vehicles.
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Senate Leaders Warn Amendment To Immigration Bill Is Unconstitutional
The State Senate is debating an amendment to an Immigration reform bill that even Senate leaders say is unconstitutional.
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Realtors Get Subcommittee Win Over Point-Of-Sale Bill
A State House subcommittee has passed a bill aimed at boosting the real estate market, especially for second home purchases.
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Fact-checking Sheheen, Haley campaign ads
The Republican and Democrat candidates for South Carolina governor have gone on the attack, with Nikki Haley and Vincent Sheheen both releasing new television ads.
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Photos of "Southern Experience" at GOP women's meeting causing controversy
Several photos taken at the National Republican Women's Federation Board of Directors meeting last week here in Charleston are creating a controversy. Some say they are racially insensitive.
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Feds in North Charleston to hear opinions on offshore drilling
The government wants your input on a new study they're developing to take a closer look at the ocean's floor, for potential off shore oil and gas drilling.
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24 hour abortion waiting period passes State Senate
24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion Passes State Senate
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Boeing to put 787 plant in North Charleston, bringing 4,000 jobs
Boeing will put its second 787 Dreamliner assembly plant in North Charleston. Mayor Keith Summey, during a 6 pm news conference, said Trident will offer training for the new positions.
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State and County officials start push for ferry or bridge to Sandy Island
Wednesday morning, State and Georgetown County officials began searching for a solution that could lead to public transportation to Sandy Island.
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State lawmakers take on payday lending problems
You may be one of the thousands of people who've taken out a payday loan. Tuesday, South Carolina lawmakers debated new regulations that would affect how you get that money or if you can get it at all.
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Keel not putting up with bad behavior
The head of the South Department of Public Safety says he won't put up with bad behavior, evidenced by his firing of four troopers and five other employees since June.
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