Opposing Sides Speak Out on Amazon
Opposing sides of a proposed sales tax exemption for Amazon.com are gearing up for a second vote in the South Carolina House.
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Lawsuit for SC Disabled
A federal lawsuit accuses employees of South Carolina agencies and a nonprofit organization of conspiring to withdraw needed day health services from severely disabled adults and instead send them to work activity centers funded with taxpayer money.
Amazon Tax Break being Pushed Again
Opposing sides of a proposed sales tax exemption for Amazon.com are gearing up for a re-vote in the South Carolina House.
GOP Field Clears Up
Okay, so Trump, Huckabee out. Gingrich in. Haley? Maybe.
DOJ officials to visit Berkeley County jail
U.S. Justice Department officials are visiting the Berkeley County jail in the center of a federal lawsuit over a policy barring inmates from reading materials other than the Bible.
Church sues over fellowship hall near air base
A church near the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort is suing Beaufort County after it rejected plans for a fellowship hall.
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.
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.
