South Carolina budget bill faces revenue doubts and risks
Lawmakers debate shifting funds and potential cuts as the budget hinges on unproven revenue from tax amnesty and property sales. Officials warn too many affordable cars on the market could depress used values, while Election Commission funding faces tightening to meet federal requirements.
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Florence
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Marci Andino
Election Commission
Help America Vote
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Revenue Department
Andino
Senate
House
Budget and Control Board
Townsends widower slams reported remarks on coroner post
Sue Townsend’s widower says comments attributed to David Nix and Sen. Greg Ryberg were disrespectful. Nix says he and Ryberg favored a caretaker, not a candidate, for the coroner vacancy after Townsend’s death and urged appointment of Tim Carlton, while supporters defend Townsend’s legacy and seek a qualified successor.
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Sue Townsend
David Nix
Greg Ryberg
Sue
Aiken County
Augusta Chronicle
Republican Party
Nix
Ryberg
Tim Carlton
Sen. Ryberg
Haythorn named interim coroner investigator for Aiken County
Interim coroner investigator Haythorn takes immediate post to support the office during the upcoming election. He will lead Chief Deputy Tim Carlton and Deputy Darryl Ables with on call deputies Phil Clarke Eric Muhlbaier and Greg Bailey while Sue Townsend’s legacy is carried forward. Sanford aide Will Folks outlined the aim to keep politics out and ensure continuity until voters decide in the race. Carlton Ables and local party leaders welcomed the appointment saying it stabilizes operations amid transition.
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Augusta Chronicle
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Darryl Ables
Phil Clarke
Eric Muhlbaier
Greg Bailey
Aiken County
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Ables
Mark Sanford
Republican Party
David Nix
Cole
Clark
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