Budget would cut services for 30K disabled
A South Carolina House committee advanced a 5.1 billion spending plan cutting about 30,000 disabled people from most state aid, leaving only 4,800 in residential care. The plan trims 47 million from the disabilities agency and 35 million from Mental Health, risking loss of early autism intervention and requiring families to choose work or caregiving.
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Norovirus Outbreak Affects Celebrity Mercury Cruise
Federal health officials confirmed norovirus caused illness on the Celebrity Mercury cruise that left Charleston. 413 of 2,600 passengers and crew reported symptoms. enhanced cleaning and medical staff were deployed as the ship returned to Charleston and prepared to depart again with about 1,900 passengers aboard.
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South Carolina House Approves Warrantless Probation Searches
South Carolina lawmakers pass a bill by 81-26 allowing officers to search people on probation or parole without a warrant. Inmates must consent to searches upon release. Critics say it erodes privacy. supporters cite public safety and punishment alignment. The measure awaits one more House vote before Senate consideration.
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House
Bobby Harrell
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