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SC lawmakers pass military tax cut; ethics bill in doubt

Bills that give military retirees a tax cut, shorten South Carolina's legislative session by three weeks and ban ticket quotas in law enforcement are among the potential laws heading to Gov. Nikki Haley's desk.

 

Mulvaney announces support for Trump at Cherokee County forum

U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., said Thursday he is supporting Donald Trump for president.

 

SC Chamber-affiliated PAC airs radio ads against Bright

State Sen. Lee Bright of Roebuck dismissed new radio ads airing this week that oppose his re-election campaign.

 

Wellford to hold line on taxes, fees

Wellford’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year doesn’t include any tax or fee increases for residents, but a new project is scheduled to begin.

 

Milliken giving campaign to benefit more Spartanburg nonprofits

Milliken & Company is launching a new philanthropic initiative this month that will support four Spartanburg nonprofits.

 

Spartanburg County looks to Lexington as planning model

Spartanburg County is moving closer to drafting an ordinance on regulating development in the county's southwest region.

 

Drivers on Highway 9 in Boiling Springs could get some relief

Drivers who regularly battle frustrating rush-hour traffic jams on Highway 9 in Boiling Springs could be getting some relief, but it may be several more months before it arrives.

 

GOP House members ask AG to sue over bathroom directive

Rep. Mike Pitts is encouraging South Carolina's attorney general to sue the federal government over the Obama administration's directive that public schools allow transgender students to use the restroom of their choice.

 

Overhaul of SC public records law appears dead for year

A bill reducing fees and setting specific deadlines for when South Carolina governments must release documents requested by the public appeared to be dead Thursday after the Senate didn't debate it for 15 months.

 

Greenville County PTA leader charged with embezzlement

Authorities say the president of a PTA in Greenville County has been arrested on breach of trust charges.

 

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