State lawmakers push drug tests for candidates
Senate bill would require public office hopefuls to pass drug tests in response to former State Treasurer Ravene l's cocaine case. Supporters say tests are sensible. opponents cite constitutional limits on states power to set standards for electors.
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Columbia
Thomas Ravenel
Harvey Peeler
Raveneh
Charleston
Peeler
R-Gaffney
Freddie William
Ravenel
Bobbie Futch
Columbia Music
Futch
Supreme Court
Thomas Crocker
University of South Carolina School of Law
Crocker
US Supreme Court
Congress
Jim Ritchie
Spartanburg
Senators move to toughen South Carolina drunken driving laws
Easley in 2001 and now 53 year old grandfather Mike Finley testified on Senate panel about his crash and chronic pain to push tougher drunk driving penalties. He cited loopholes such as Miranda readings and mandatory videotaping as hindrances. The panel weighs a tiered penalty system and expanded tests, with a House-passed bill already changing some video and breath test rules.
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South Carolina
Etting
Finley
Easley
Senate
Larry Martin
R-Pickens
House
Water permits debated in South Carolina legislature
South Carolina lawmakers debate drought and rapid growth fueling water wars. Proposals seek permits and limits on large users, but exemptions for power plants, farming, and sand mining spark opposition. Stakeholders say accountability to residents is essential while utilities argue electricity is critical.
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Charleston
South Carolina
General Assembly
Awmakers
Bud Badr
Department of Natural Resources
Clay Duffie
South Carolina Electric & Gas
Hamson-Caver Park Senior Bingo Sets Dates
Hamson Caver Park to host senior bingo on the first and third Friday of each month. For more information contact Jamie Mau at 803-593-4698.
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