Amazon Vote Heads to Senate
The debate over whether to give Amazon.com a sales tax exemption in exchange for 2,000 South Carolina jobs is moving to the state Senate.
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The Amazon.com "About Face"
After legislators in the South Carolina House decided to change their minds and create a tax break for Amazon, we decided to hit the streets and ask you what you thought about this change.
Why Lawmakers Reversed Vote on Amazon
In an abrupt reversal, House members in the S.C. Legislature changed their vote from a 'no' to a 'yes' regarding tax breaks for Amazon.com. Why?
Man charged in wreck that killed NC biker
A former Myrtle Beach police officer has been charged in a wreck that killed a North Carolina motorcycle rider.
Police: Boy shot in home as uncle unloads gun
Authorities say a 3-year-old boy has died after he was accidentally shot by his uncle as he unloaded a gun in a Greenville County home.
Thieves use hymnals to aid robbery of SC church
Police say thieves used piled-up hymn books to help them steal copper wire from a Spartanburg church.
SLED: 5 men involved in death of SC State student
Authorities say five men were involved in the robbery of a South Carolina State University student killed during an April on-campus drug deal.
House OKs bill that yanks dropouts' licenses
South Carolina teens under 18 would lose driving privileges if they drop out of school or skip too many classes under a bill approved in the House by a one-vote margin.
$105M more for schools approved in SC's $6B budget
South Carolina's schools are in line to get $105 million to head off teacher furloughs and cuts.
Getting Rid of Acne & Dark Circles
If you suffer from bad acne, now you can kick start your rejuvenation process.
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.
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.
