Voter ID Bill Now Law
Gov. Nikki Haley signs into law a bill requiring all registered South Carolian voters to present a photo identification at the polls.
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SC House Votes to Give Amazon Tax Break
Amazon gets the tax break. In a major turn around Wednesday, South Carolina House Members voted to approve tax exemptions for online retailer Amazon.
Voter ID Bill Signed Into Law
With the stroke of a pen, a new Voter ID bill is now law. Wednesday, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley signed the bill which requires voters to show a state or military photo identification card before voting.
Amazon Vote Wednesday
South Carolina legislators are poised to re-vote on giving Amazon.com the sales tax exemption it sought to come to the state.
An Awkward Discussion
We never read about it in history books. It takes away the black and white of history and puts us firmly in a shade of gray.
Two arrested in SCSU Shooting
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting death at South Carolina State University.
Haley assails Gingrich's Medicare plan criticism
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says Newt Gingrich's criticism of a sweeping Medicare overhaul proposal won't play in early voting South Carolina and is calling on the presidential hopeful to explain himself.
Legislators OK anti-illegal immigration bill
South Carolina legislators have advanced a bill that requires officers to try to check the status of people they suspect are in the country illegally.
Senate may add $105 million to SC school budgets
South Carolina senators are considering adding $105 million to local school budgets thanks to growing state revenues.
Amazon Deal, Round Two
After an initial vote to not grant special tax exemption status for amazon.com, state lawmakers prepare to vote again on whether to bring the online retailer to South Carolina after all.
Legislators vote to ban liquor sales on Christmas
Liquor stores across South Carolina would be allowed to open their doors on Election Day but must close on Christmas under legislation heading to the House.
Legislators could bar mailed speeding tickets
Legislators have advanced a bill meant to stop a South Carolina town from using a camera and radar system to send traffic tickets through the mail.
Senate strips funding from state prosecutors
South Carolina senators have voted by a narrow margin to scrap funding for state prosecutors.
Report: More people will reduce Southern forests
Population growth and urbanization could reduce the 200 million acres of forestland in the U.S. South over the next 50 years.
Lawsuit claims conspiracy against 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.
Tea party says budget votes can cost Senate seats
Tea party activists say that South Carolina lawmakers who have resumed debate on a $6 billion state spending plan could lose their jobs if they vote to spend too much.
Three arrested in Camden murder
Three people have been arrested in connection with what investigators are saying was an home invasion and murder Monday night.
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.
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.
