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Gov. Henry McMaster vetoes plan that would have benefited SC coastal property owners building sea walls
Aside from laying out which line items he was striking, the governor also touted some of the changes in the final budget, including raises for teachers and law enforcement, $200 million in funding for bridge replacements and repairs, and cutting the state's personal income tax rate from 6.4% to 6.2%.
Clyburn expects ‘mini primary’ for Democrats if Biden withdraws
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he would support the idea of a “mini primary” for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate if President Biden decides to suspend his campaign amid growing concern from voters. Clyburn joined CNN’s Erica Hill on Wednesday to discuss what could happen if Biden chooses to step aside. Hill…
Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law legislation tweaking how judges are selected in the state but called on legislators to do more next year to improve the process. The compromise legislation made some adjustments to the judicial selection process. It puts in term limits for the panelists who screen judicial candidates, […] The post Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Carolinas' heat standards for the workplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The heat continues to be a significant cause for concern in the country. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a proposed rule to protect indoor and outdoor workers from these extreme temperatures. The proposal would require employers to provide drinking water and rest breaks when the combined...
Florida woman arrested for smuggling several kilos of cocaine into South Carolina, deputies say
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff's Office arrested a Florida woman for trafficking cocaine into South Carolina. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Wednesday, July 3, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on I-95 north near the 163 mile marker. During...
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, Odyssey Online Learning stands out as a beacon of innovation and accessibility for students across South Carolina. Odyssey Online Learning is not just adapting to the digital age but leading the charge with its flexible, student-centered approach. As a...
Law Enforcement in South Carolina plans to crackdown on drunk drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With the 4th of July just a day away law enforcement in the Upstate is amping up their presence on the highway. The Spartanburg Police Department said they are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on impaired driving awareness through education and high-visibility enforcement.
Shaw Industries Faces Lawsuit for PFAS Pollution in South Carolina
Shaw Industries, a major textile manufacturer in Irmo, stands accused in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups, including the Congaree Riverkeeper organization and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The lawsuit alleges that Shaw has been polluting South Carolina’s lower Saluda River with toxic forever chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These pollutants have been detected upstream of the West Columbia and Cayce drinking water systems, raising concerns about public health risks and environmental damage.
Search for escaped emu enters day 2 in South Carolina county
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Great Emu Watch of 2024 continues in the Pee Dee. Brad Cieluch, who helps run a family farm in Marlboro County, told News13 on Wednesday that one of his large, flightless pet birds was last seen ambling around the Bennettsville area after breaking free of its enclosure several days […]
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