South Carolina approves $6 billion state budget in 22nd week
South Carolina lawmakers approve a $6 billion budget with cuts to aid programs and a small per pupil funding increase to 1880. The GOP House 57-54 and Senate 24-17 sent the measure to Gov. Nikki Haley who can veto with line items. The new fiscal year starts July 1.
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South Carolina Legislature Faces Split Votes and Veto Battles
Lawmakers vote 25 17 on a bill adding to the spending plan as Gov Haley orders a week break to push four restructuring measures. The Senate sustains her veto on Florence District 4 school bonds while a controversial immigration enforcement bill advances to Haley for signature.
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Greenville homicide shocks community on porch site
Greenville County deputies investigate the death of a man in his 70s found on a back porch after a 911 call. An autopsy labeled the death a homicide due to head injuries.
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