South Carolina abortion ultrasound compromise reached
Lawmakers announce a deal allowing a woman seeking an abortion to view an ultrasound at least an hour before the procedure. The compromise ends a year of debate between the House and Senate and aims to ease opposition while keeping the option available.
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Flight trouble delays return of Guard from Kuwait
COLUMBIA RP A spokesman for the South Carolina Army National Guard says about 200 soldiers due back this week remain in Kuwait after their flight was canceled. Colonel Pete Brooks notes the 218th Brigade Combat Team was scheduled to arrive at Fort Bragg North Carolina on Tuesday following a year in Afghanistan but ATA bankruptcy left them stranded. Brooks says the Guard expects Air Force action to fix the delay with no updated arrival time.
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Committee OKs bill on texting and driving
A South Carolina House committee approved a bill banning 15 and 16 year olds from talking and texting on cell phones while driving. The measure advances to the House floor after Education Committee Chairman Bob Walker cast a tie breaking vote.
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Public Safety picks veteran officer Mark Keel to restore trust
Gov Mark Sanford named Mark Keel to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Safety after a string of Highway Patrol videotapes drew criticism. Keel, a long time SLED figure with awards, vows to review hiring, training, promotion and discipline while stressing zero tolerance for favoritism and racism.
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