Delegation Split Over PSC Reform In South Carolina
Aiken lawmakers favor merit selection while others warn it concentrates power with the governor. Supporters include Sen. Tom Turnipseed and Rep. Judson Busbee. skeptics span Sen. Gilbert McMillan and Rep. William Rees, who urge preserving legislative selection with limits.
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Riley
McMillan
PSC
General Assembly
William Knotts
D-Williston
Aiken
Rep
Judson Busbee
D-Aiken
Thomas Huff
North Augusta
Thomas Moore
Clearwater
Marshall Cain
R-Aiken
William Rees
D-Edgefield
Fallout Seen For Jenrette Amid Pee Dee Smuggling Scandal
The article notes many state legislators fear Sixth District Congressman John Jenrette could suffer in the Democratic primary due to links to a Pee Dee marijuana smuggling case. A Pee Dee legislator suggests Ralph Anderson may challenge him while Dairy Commission frictions prompt calls to cut funding and public scrutiny rises. The piece also sketches Turnipseed’s finances and potential legal partnerships.
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John Jenrette
Pee Dee
Jenrette
John Etheridge
Ralph Anderson
D-Florence
Anderson
District of Columbia
House Black Caucus
Columbia
State Dairy Commission
Department of Consumer Affairs
Dairy Commission
Pete Parker
Parker
Commission
House
Ways and Means
Department
Power Still Off In Some Areas In Columbia
Hundreds of Columbia residents remained without electricity one week after an ice storm toppled trees onto lines. Fort Jackson housed about 150 civilians overnight as the base stayed open to those affected. SC Electric & Gas anticipated most restorations by today, though some customers would remain without power in the Columbia area and a few in Aiken Saluda and Johnston.
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Columbia Area
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
Buddy Clark
Columbia
Aiken
Saluda
Johnston
Riley Plan reshapes South Carolina PSC selection
Gov. Riley proposes a merit based six member panel to pick PSC candidates and reduce the commission from seven to five while preserving legislative eligibility after a two year gap. The plan aims to curb politics, add diversity, and move rate decisions to a new panel chosen by the governor.
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Columbia
Richard W. Riley
State Public Service Commission
Riley
PSC
General Assembly
SCE and G Head Against Merit Plan in South Carolina
AP report says Arthur M. Williams opposes Gov. Riley’s merit based plan for the Public Service Commission. Williams defends current seven member elected PSC while Riley argues for a merit selection board to reduce behind the scenes politics and potential regulatory instability. Duke Power and Southern Bell declined to comment.
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Columbia
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
Richard W. Riley
State Public Service Commission
Arthur M. Williams
Riley
William
Williams
PSC
South Carolina
Commission
Duke Power Co
Southern Bell
PRT Unveils Matching Funds Tourism Promotion Program
Columbia AP The South Carolina Parks Recreation and Tourism Department offers communities up to 600000 in state matching funds to promote local tourist attractions. Projects require pre deposited local share and may use federal funds. The program stems from a 1976 General Assembly law and must bear the name South Carolina.
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PRT
Columbia
State Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Robert G. Liming
General Assembly
South Carolina
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Public Service Commission
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D-Lexington
Richard Riley
Turnipseed
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Lexington
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Capital Watch
Greenville News
Edward
Teddy
Marc Westbrook
Westbrook
Arthur Williams
Marion Brown
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
State House
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Eejay’s
Ramada Inn
Augusta
Kaimia Mall
Aiken, S.C
Wild
Bob Denver
Forrest Tucker
SAT
SUN
Aversa Elas
Tedorla
WCAL
Mgrts
Mark
Newberry Street
Aiken Clearwater
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