Coastal bill could boost coastal property values study says
A University of South Carolina analysis compares Garden City and Surfside Beach, finding Surfside Beach values rise over five times faster with beachfront management. The report warns continued beach decline could threaten $154 million in output and 5,000 jobs, while backing a sweeping coastal bill with a 30 to 40 year oceanfront setback plan. Rep Barfield questions protections for investors and property owners amid ongoing committee debate.
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Smoking bans and highway safety bills debated in legislature
The Legislature discusses broad smoke free rules for schools day care health care facilities stores government buildings restaurants elevators theaters and public laundries with designated smoking areas. highlights include a push for clean air in Beverly Hills style ventilation. A highway safety bill advances in the House while the Senate delays final vote amid amendments. Senate talks health education aimed at cutting costs and saving lives with emphasis on comprehensive health education family life and pregnancy prevention.
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Lawmakers select Toal for Supreme Court seat in close vote
The Aiken County delegation split over nominating Mrs. Toal as the next South Carolina Supreme Court justice with some members voting aye and others voting present or by acclamation. Earlier, Carol Connor was elected the first woman to the state Circuit Court, and Justice David Harwell was re elected along with Benny R. Greer to succeed Judge S Norwood Gasque.
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