Red flag wildfire alert lifted in South Carolina
The South Carolina Forestry Commission ended a red flag fire alert after improved weather. The alert covered 27 counties in the Pee Dee and along the coast. Firefighters responded to 56 wildfires burning about 150 acres during the warning period.
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Columbia
South Carolina Forestry Commission
Pee Dee
Commission
Aiken
Allendale
Bamberg
Barnwell
Beaufort
Berkeley
Senate floor debate opens on South Carolina seat belt bill
The Senate began debate on a bill to let police stop adult drivers for not wearing seat belts. Supporters say the change saves lives while opponents warn of overreach and loss of personal freedoms. Amendments loom, including proposals for higher fines and juries weighing belt use in lawsuits.
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Senate
South Carolina
Senate Transportation Committee
Greg Ryberg
Raiken
McConnell
Jim Ritchie
Spartanburg
Sen
Jake Knotts
West Columbia
Cabinet post still vacant in South Carolina insurance agency
South Carolina waits six months for a new Insurance Commissioner after Ernie Csiszar resigned to join a trade group. Gov. Sanford and spokesman Will Folks stress deliberation, with Dean Kruger noting top posts are often held until a strong candidate is found. The department oversees about 2,000 insurers and $140 million in state taxes. Csiszar led five years before moving to the Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America.
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South Carolina
Ernie Csiszar
Mark Sanford
Insurance Department
Sanford
Will Folks
Sioner
Csistar
Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
Seibels Bruce Group
Scott Holeman
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
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