Replacement of House speaker down to two candidates
The race to succeed Speaker David Wilkins narrows to Bobby Harrell and Jim Harrison as Doug Smith exits. Harrell predicts a first ballot win with broad support while Harrison claims momentum and vows not to quit as members weigh committee power and leadership style.
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Deal reached on retirement TERI program changes
Compromises in South Carolina retirement legislation would allow state agencies to fire TERI retirees more easily and remove them from the grievance system while preserving protections for teachers and county workers. The measure aims to fund cost of living allowances starting July and reaches Gov. Mark Sanford's desk Thursday.
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