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SC Chamber endorses Vincent Sheheen, Greshem Barrett to replace Mark Sanford for South Carolina Governor

Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 9:46 in Announcements, Business, Chambers of Commerce, Featured Stories, News, Politics | Viewed 110 views Times | 1 Comment
SC Chamber endorses Vincent Sheheen, Greshem Barrett to replace Mark Sanford for South Carolina Governor

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest broad-based business and industry trade association, has endorsed Gresham Barrett (R) and Vincent Sheheen (D) in the 2010 race for governor. With overwhelming support, exceeding... (Continue reading)

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Columbia, SC councilman could face 25 years in prison for tax evasion

Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 8:53 in Crime News, Crime Watch, Featured Stories, News, Politics | Viewed 79 views Times | 0 Comments
Columbia, SC councilman could face 25 years in prison for tax evasion

He has been serving on the Columbia, SC City Council for 25 years. Oddly, that’s exactly how many years E.W. Cromartie could be spending in prison for federal tax evasion. According to several reports, Cromartie pled guilty in court. He admitted... (Continue reading)

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SC education could get Federal life preserver in form of $300 million grant

Written on 5 Mar, 2010 at 8:08 in 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Achievements, Education, Featured Stories, K-5, News, Politics | Viewed 33 views Times | 0 Comments
SC education could get Federal life preserver in form of $300 million grant

The State of South Carolina is one of 16 finalists in President Barak Obama’s Race to the Top program and could potentially get $300 million in grants if selected. The announcement couldn’t come at a better time as South Carolina... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina Supreme Court could stop SCE&G rate hike on SC customers

Written on 4 Mar, 2010 at 10:51 in Business, Featured Stories, News, Politics | Viewed 65 views Times | 1 Comment
South Carolina Supreme Court could stop SCE&G rate hike on SC customers

The South Carolina Electric & Gas Utility (SCE&G) has been making headlines as it has enacted one significant rate hike and plans to enact another during these poor economic times. However, an environmental group is hoping to convince a South... (Continue reading)

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KKK rally runs into discrimination in South Carolina

Written on 4 Mar, 2010 at 8:43 in Crime Watch, Featured Stories, News, Politics | Viewed 382 views Times | 2 Comments
KKK rally runs into discrimination in South Carolina

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is alive and well in South Carolina. However, they may be getting a taste of their own medicine as they are claiming they are being discriminated against  in their attempt to get a permit and... (Continue reading)

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Hells Angels biker gang subject of illegal South Carolina government meeting

Written on 4 Mar, 2010 at 6:00 in Crime News, Crime Watch, Featured Stories, News, Politics | Viewed 583 views Times | 11 Comments
Hells Angels biker gang subject of illegal South Carolina government meeting

In Lexington, SC members of the Town Council held a meeting with their police chief to discuss plans to watch the Hell’s Angel biker gang which is scheduled to hold a fundraiser in their town. While the Council members may... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina’s nuclear fight with Obama heads to Supreme Court

Written on 3 Mar, 2010 at 20:00 in Featured Stories, Politics | Viewed 186 views Times | 1 Comment
South Carolina's nuclear fight with Obama heads to Supreme Court

In what could have far-reaching implications for efforts to build new nuclear power plants in the U.S., the South Carolina Supreme Court as set a hearing date on a challenge against a new nuclear reactor project planned in the... (Continue reading)

SC recall summary: Toyota, Honda, GM, and Nissan car recall in one spot

Written on 3 Mar, 2010 at 17:27 in Business, Featured Stories, News, Politics | Viewed 708 views Times | 4 Comments
SC recall summary: Toyota, Honda, GM, and Nissan car recall in one spot

It seems that vehicle recalls are chic these days. Everyone is doing it. Toyota really got the trend going and set the bar really high. Honda and GM followed shortly after and now Nissan has joined the club. With all... (Continue reading)

South Carolina legislators hear public outcry over SCE&G utility rate hike

Written on 3 Mar, 2010 at 8:38 in Business, Featured Stories, News, Politics | Viewed 78 views Times | 0 Comments
South Carolina legislators hear public outcry over SCE&G utility rate hike

Since announcing their plan to increase utility rates for their customers by nearly 10 percent, SCE&G has become the subject of angry letters from South Carolina residents to their representatives. In fact, the response has been so overwhelming that the... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina senate approves Employment Security Commission, SEC overhaul

Written on 2 Mar, 2010 at 20:00 in Featured Stories, Jobs, News, Politics | Viewed 105 views Times | 0 Comments
South Carolina senate approves Employment Security Commission, SEC overhaul

There is little doubt that the South Carolina Employment Security Commission (ESC) needs to make some changes. The state’s Chamber of Commerce has even called for the resignation of Employment Security Commission leaders. The number of unemployed individuals suffering because... (Continue reading)

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