Deal near on bill requiring public bodies to have agendas
Columbia lawmakers near a compromise on a bill to require South Carolina public bodies to publish agendas before meetings. The measure, a solution to a court ruling, would force agendas to be posted and limit agenda changes within 24 hours. A two thirds vote would be needed to alter an agenda and emergencies must be declared for final decisions.
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Lawmakers consider agenda transparency and FOIA reform
South Carolina lawmakers discuss an agenda bill requiring public notice for meetings, with support from Rep. Bill Taylor. The Senate and House passed separate FOIA bills, including autopsy records access and fee dispute reforms, but none became law this year. Lawmakers expect renewed reform efforts next year.
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Boy Charged With School Fire Sparks Sumter Incident
In Sumter County a Lakewood High School fire set by a 15 year old student led to a deputy being hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The youth was charged with third degree arson after lighting toilet paper in two restroom stalls. The suspect's name was not released.
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South Carolina moves toward domestic violence compromise
The South Carolina House unanimously approved a tiered penalties bill that would ban certain batterers from guns and impose lifetime bans on the worst abusers with automatic three or ten year suspensions for other cases. The measure aims to curb domestic violence amid ongoing Senate support and party unity.
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Daughter of shot deputy pleads for tips
Jaime Rogers Wyatt spoke tearfully at a news conference outside MUSC asking for information to help catch the suspect in the May 14 shooting of Berkeley County Lieutenant Will Rogers. The gunman, who fled after carjacking another victim, left the deputy in critical condition.
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SLED Probes Williamston EMS Financial Mismanagement
Anderson County officials say the S C State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the Williamston Emergency Medical Service in Williamston. Officials told the Anderson Independent Mail SLED requested an audit amid allegations of financial mismanagement.
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