Editorial argues for alcohol liability reform in South Carolina
A guest editorial endorses House pass of an alcohol liability bill focused on prevention over punitive lawsuits. It supports reduced mandatory insurance for bars open late with training incentives, notes Senate and House differences, and urges stronger penalties for overserving and drunk driving while maintaining deterrence through civil actions. The piece cites DUI death rates and lauds bipartisan calls for improved server training and license penalties.
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Sunshine Week highlights watchdog journalism at The Post and Courier
The column reflects on Sunshine Week, celebrating public service reporting powered by public records. It previews daily watchdog stories by Jocelyn Grzeszczak, Eva Hersowitz, Tony Bartelme, Seth Taylor, Marilyn Thompson, Mitchell Black, and Christian Boschult, detailing investigations from North Charleston to Spartanburg and beyond, plus funding support from the paper's Public Service and Investigative Fund.
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