Senators from a committee investigating the failed V.C. Summer Nuclear Reactor Project, are question executives from the involved utility companies, Monday.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former SC State Representative Jim Merrill is set to appear in court Friday to face state ethics and corruption charges. Solicitor David Pascoe’s office announced the hearing will be held at the Richland County Courthouse Friday morning. Merrill was suspended from office last December after being accused of using his office for personal gain. ABC Columbia News…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A bi partisan group of lawmakers is calling for a special session of the General Assembly to deal with fallout from the shutdown of construction on two nuclear reactors. However, House Speaker Jay Lucas says he is not ready to call a special session over the halting of construction at VC Summer Nuclear. On Monday, Santee Cooper…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The House has voted to fire the director of South Carolina’s Department of Public Safety through the state budget. Lawmakers voted 76-20 Tuesday to eliminate the director’s position and reduce the agency’s funding, effectively firing Leroy Smith. Democratic Rep. Russell Ott says that’s a decision for the governor. But Republican Rep. Mike Pitts says the move…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Advocates for a road funding bill, to fix South Carolina Roads, will hold an event Tuesday at the State House. According to an email released from organizers, “the state’s business community has long advocated for legislation that addresses the dedicated funding capabilities needed to repair our state’s crumbling roads and bridges.” “As such, we intend to convey…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Henry McMaster has chosen a long-time aide as his chief of staff. According to the governor’s office, Trey Walker is rejoining his former boss following McMaster’s ascension. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State Tags: State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina state lawmaker accused of beating his wife bloody has resigned rather than face expulsion from the statehouse after a grand jury indicted him on a felony aggravated domestic violence charge that could put him in prison for up to 20 years. House Speaker Jay Lucas read Rep. Chris Corley’s short resignation letter to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s House leaders say their latest road-funding plan would eventually add more than $600 million yearly into roadwork. The proposal introduced Wednesday would raise the gas tax by 10 cents, to 26 cents per gallon, over five years. It would also increase the sales tax cap on vehicles, impose fees on hybrid and electric vehicles,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 2017 Legislative session starts Tuesday at the South Carolina State House. Lawmakers return with a number of items on the proposed legislation list, including road repair funding and the state budget. Also Tuesday at the State House, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers is expected to propose a bill aimed at allowing patients suffering from debilitating medical…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The state Christmas tree will light up for the holidays as Governor Nikki Haley hosts the 50th Annual Governor’s Carolighting. It will be held on the north steps of the South Carolina Statehouse, on Thursday, December 1. Events will kick off at 6pm and the program will start at 7pm. It is open to the public. …
