Holdouts block compromises on lawsuit limit bill
Republican senators Scott Richardson and John Hawkins resist ending joint and several liability, pushing for a 51 percent or higher fault threshold. The House favors removing the practice. Senate members argue over timing amid chamber pressure from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
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Pittman bid for new trial in teen murder case
In Charleston AP reports attorneys for Christopher Pittman 15 seeks a new trial claiming juror misconduct and prejudice in his two murder convictions tied to the 2001 Chester County shotgun slayings of his grandparents at their home. The motion mirrors a prior filing and questions juror deliberations. In Orangeburg an off duty sheriff sergeant struck and killed Shaemeka Murdaugh 24 then left the scene before returning.
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Ravenel Bridge to close final gap at Charleston Mount Pleasant
Workers will install 2,000 bolts to connect the main span over the Cooper River and place precast concrete panels atop girders as the $632 million Ravenel Bridge nears completion. A Friday ceremony is planned to mark completing the main span of the cable stayed bridge with its two diamond towers. The bridge is due to open this spring pending weather dependent tasks.
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Group demotes leader over phony letters to editor
The South Carolinians for Responsible Government demoted Todd McCauley after he wrote three letters to The State under the alias Dennis Sinned railing against media and urging tax credits for private or home schooling. Randy Page was named president and Tom Swatzel named chairman as Sanford distances from the moves.
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