Former Speaker Bob Sheheen retires from South Carolina Legislature
Former House Speaker Bob Sheheen of Camden announces retirement after holding his seat since 1976. The move shocks colleagues as he cites no single incident, while colleagues like David Wilkins praise his leadership during the Lost Trust scandal. The departure triggers a GOP scramble for the Kershaw County district ahead of November elections and redistricting considerations.
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Flag controversy could cost Greenville new headquarters
South Carolina insurance chief Ernst Csiszar warned that the Confederate flag dispute may drive a national insurer away from locating a divisional headquarters in Greenville. He cited several hundred potential jobs and said a final decision will come in coming months as lawmakers debate removal and placement of the flag.
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