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GOP filibuster blocks Democrats’ big voting rights bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law has suffered a major setback in the U.S. Senate. The bill failed in a key test vote Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition.…

Prisma Health and Siemens announce partnership on Tuesday

Today, Prisma Health CEO Mark O'Halla and Siemens USA CEO Dave Pacitti, had a virtual conference call about a new partnership between the two healthcare providers. The agreement will provide overall better patient care , technology enhancements as well as more detailed workforce development and training.

Santee Cooper: Executives' great work deserves 6 more months

The board that runs Santee Cooper has agreed to ask two executives hired to overhaul and stabilize the state-owned utility to stay in their jobs for six more months. The board also voted Monday to reward Santee Cooper CEO Mark Bonsall and deputy CEO Charles Duckworth with more than $400,000 in bonuses.

New LSU leader will get $725K salary, plus other allowances

The new president of the Louisiana State University System will be paid a $725,000 annual salary under the terms of his five-year employment agreement. WilliamTate was provost at the University of South Carolina before being tapped to be LSU's new leader. 

South Carolina's $11 billion budget heading to governor

South Carolina's nearly $11 billion budget has been sent to the governor's desk as lawmakers cut close the deadline to get the spending plan in place before it begins July 1. There is something for almost everyone in the budget, including raises for most state employees, teachers and law enforcement officers.

SC considers extending religious objections to therapists

South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to let mental health professionals refuse to provide care that violates their religious beliefs. The legislation was introduced in response to a new ordinance banning conversion therapy for minors in Columbia.

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