Lines Drawn On Home Rule Taxing Power
Local officials vow to oppose rolling back a Supreme Court ruling they say broadens taxing power for cities and counties. Charleston Mayor Joe Riley urged keeping government decisions close to the people during a Senate Finance Committee hearing. Public sentiment split among tax protest groups and business groups over public approval for local and state tax increases.
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Hilton Head Island
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Betty Roper
Judge Sends Glover Case Back To Hearing Officer
Florence State Senator Maggie Glover’s appeal of her driver’s license revocation is sent back to a Public Safety Department hearing officer after a judge ruled the standard of proof must be clear and convincing evidence, not preponderance. Glover’s license was revoked Oct 9 and upheld by a prior hearing. She was stopped in a high profile Fairfax arrest after locking herself in her car to avoid a trip to court. She was fined earlier for driving under suspension and speeding.
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Charles Whetstone
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Circuit Court
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Fairfax
Justice Toal Apology After Temperament Hearing
Columbia witnesses say Justice Jean Toal cursed and shouted at court staff prompting a public apology and vow to curb her aggressive style. She said prior norms letting justices visit less often contributed to tensions as Circuit Judge Tom Ervin faces questions from lawmakers about Toal and possible testimony.
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Joint Legislative Screening Committee
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David Harwell
Ernest Finney
Chandler
Tom Ervin
Anderson
Ervin
Clyde Davis
Susan Widener
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Davis
Officials Stand by Prison Shift Changes in South Carolina
Prison department officials defend 12 hour shifts and isolated pay raises amid complaints from corrections officers and legislators. Officers say schedules harm families and health, though overtime cuts promise a $1 million saving to raise guards' pay. A veteran officer notes impacts on his 9 year old daughter Rita. The agency insists difficulties will ease as adjustments continue.
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South Carolina
Alphonso Johnson
Wateree Correctional Institution
Rita
Michael Moore
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