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  • Monday, June 17 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:09:19 GMT
    South Carolina would borrow up to $500 million for roads and bridges under a tentative budget agreement that a state budget conference committee has reached.
    South Carolina would borrow up to $500 million for roads and bridges under a tentative budget agreement that a state budget conference committee has reached.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:03:00 GMT
    About 20 people were evacuated from the South Carolina Statehouse for about an hour after smoke from an escalator set off alarms.
    About 20 people were evacuated from the South Carolina Statehouse for about an hour after smoke from an escalator set off alarms.
    About 20 people were evacuated from the South Carolina Statehouse for about an hour after smoke from an escalator set off alarms.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:24:39 GMT
    A panel of House and Senate members is working to reach agreement on the state budget for the fiscal year that starts in two weeks.
    A panel of House and Senate members is working to reach agreement on the state budget for the fiscal year that starts in two weeks.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:44:16 GMT
    After debating the pros and cons, South Carolina lawmakers voted Friday not to sell the two state-owned airplanes.
    After debating the pros and cons, South Carolina lawmakers voted Friday not to sell the two state-owned airplanes.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:40:43 GMT
    A legislative panel working on a budget compromise has agreed to keep South Carolina's two state planes but not let colleges use them for athletic recruiting.
    A legislative panel working on a budget compromise has agreed to keep South Carolina's two state planes but not let colleges use them for athletic recruiting. A House-Senate conference committee voted
    A legislative panel working on a budget compromise has agreed to keep South Carolina's two state planes but not let colleges use them for athletic recruiting.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-06-14 17:37:15 GMT
    Candidates and third party groups spent about $7.3 million in the race for South Carolina's 1st District congressional seat earlier this year.
    Candidates and third party groups spent about $7.3 million in the race for South Carolina's 1st District congressional seat earlier this year.
    Candidates and third party groups spent about $7.3 million in the race for South Carolina's 1st District congressional seat earlier this year.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:31:59 GMT
    The state Supreme Court on Wednesday turned down an appeal from Republican activist John Rainey, who accused Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics rules while she was a member of the House.
    The state Supreme Court on Wednesday turned down an appeal from Republican activist John Rainey, who accused Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics rules while she was a member of the House.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-06-05 20:51:02 GMT
    If approved by lawmakers in North Carolina, CCP holders could arm themselves in a bar and restaurant where alcohol is served.
    A bill that would allow concealed weapons in bars and restaurants is moving closer to becoming law in North Carolina. The House approved the final reading of the bill Monday night. The measure gives
    The Republican-led House approved a measure that would expand where concealed carry permit holders can carry their weapons.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:00:51 GMT
    A grassroots effort is gaining ground that would equip school buses with external surveillance cameras as a way to deter -- and ticket -- drivers who blow past stopped school buses. David Poag is a route
    A grassroots effort is gaining ground that would equip school buses with external surveillance cameras as a way to deter -- and ticket -- drivers who blow past stopped school buses.
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