Community honors fallen public safety heroes at church event
In a Georgia church service a public safety recognition occurred with emergency crews from Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina present including Aiken County officials. S.C. Rep. Bill Taylor emphasized public safety service. A slideshow honored first responders who died in the past two years with families in attendance.
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Community recognizes first responders at Lakeside Baptist service
Lakeside Baptist Church in Clearwater hosted a recognition event for first responders. Speakers praised their service while attendees shared anecdotes of rescues. A lunch followed with mugs and books for guests from BBQ Barn of North Augusta. Stephanie Turner noted as a Valdosta State University alumna.
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Lawmakers push stronger protections for domestic violence victims
Senator Taylor argues current $500 cash bond lets abusers back on the street and endangers victims. Clyburn plans public meetings to gather input for new laws. Kay Mixon of Cumbee Center credits local groups forming a coalition with Sa, Police Chiefs, and Sheriff’s Office to address the issue. Harrell cites over 300 SC women killed in a decade and calls for stronger laws and funding. a crime domestic violence court in Aiken County suggested as model. Derrek Asberry, SRS beat reporter for the Aiken Standard.
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Lexington County
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Health care facility approvals in South Carolina rules
Health providers must obtain a certificate or spend over 2 million to expand or add beds. SC's 12 member board creates a biennial state health planning document to project need. Projects move only if planning shows capacity and meet review criteria balancing industry impact and access, with possible litigation and delays.
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Court Upholds Certificate of Need Law Amid Budget Veto
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled 4-1 that the Certificate of Need law remains a permanent statute. DHEC must continue administering the program despite Haley vetoing about 2 million dollars, stating funding is separate from the law’s existence. The ruling reinforces that the department keeps enforcing the program while seeking funds within its budget.
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Courts deny SC request on CON law impact
Days after the ruling, DHEC is told to revisit the decision but the Court denies the request. DHEC plans to rehire staff to run the program and aims to accept applications by mid July. The SC Hospital Association urges the General Assembly to maintain the Certificate of Need law, arguing CON supports communities and hospitals statewide.
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