Regulators hold hearing on nuclear request
South Carolina regulators are considering whether Duke Energy should continue to spend money to keep its nuclear options open.
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Debate Resumes on $6 Billion SC Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) –Debate is scheduled to resume on a proposed $6 billion spending plan for South Carolina. Tuesday’s Senate debate marks the beginning of an unusually long four weeks talking about a budget that normally takes no longer than a week. The debate has dragged on Democrats tried to block consideration of other legislation, including new limits on lawsuit…
Trump cancels Columbia event
Developer Donald Trump has cancelled what would have been his first foray into South Carolina. Trump called Monday to cancel an appearance Wednesday at a Columbia Tea Party rally at the Statehouse. Trump said Monday he will not run for president.
Home sales, prices down in April from last year
Home sales and prices were down last month compared with a year ago, but last year’s figures got a boost from a federal tax incentive for homebuyers.
1 million gallons of sewage spill into SC creek
South Carolina environmental officials say about 1 million gallons of untreated sewage have spilled into a York County creek that eventually flows into the Catawba River.
Judge approves $30M settlement in Duke Energy suit
A federal judge has approved a $30 million settlement to end a class-action lawsuit accusing Duke Energy Corp. of breaking federal law when it changed its retirement plan.
SRS contractors to offer more employee buyouts
Three companies that employ thousands at the Savannah River Site near Aiken are offering buyouts to hundreds of employees before implementing layoffs later this year.
Inmate Escapes in Rock Hill
South Carolina prison officials say an inmate has left a work release program in Rock Hill without permission
Gingrich Begins Campaign With Eyes On S.C.
Former U.S. House Speaker and Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is calling on Congress to defund the National Labor Relations Board if it continues to pursue a complaint against Boeing Co.
Haley Says She Will Not Accept VP Nomination If Offered
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she will not be a vice presidential candidate on anyone’s ticket in 2012. Haley said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that she finds talk of her joining a ticket a little silly.
