DeMint's appeal growing

Senator wields influence, helps boost candidates

COLUMBIA — Over the past year, U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint has morphed from a relatively unknown Southern Republican into a national champion of conservative activists. Read More

Legislators dependent on bailout

COLUMBIA— Legislators head into today's state budget debate more dependent than ever on a new round of federal bailout money to preserve health services to the state disabled, poor and elderly while considering raising the state's cigarette tax. Read More

Clyburn in toughest fight

WASHINGTON -- The looming vote for final passage of the historic health care bill is the stiffest challenge House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn has faced in his three-plus years as the lawmaker responsible for counting heads and ensuring passage of major legislation. The South Carolina Democr... Read More

Web site receives upgrade

S.C.'s official portal offers several new features

COLUMBIA -- South Carolina residents and visitors can access everything from copies of their birth certificates to school report cards to an online service to pay traffic tickets and fines. Read More

Barrett defends record

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Officials push new law

Riley, chief, fire marshal hold conference, demonstration

Conference, demonstration held Read More

Democrats aim to reach agreement

Changes in student aid added; Pelosi predicts vote is near

WASHINGTON -- Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama's health care bill, sweetened suddenly by fresh billions for student aid and a sense that breakthroughs are at hand. Read More

Briefly

S.C. FairTax is hosting an event to let voters get to know candidates in the 1st Congressional District race and several who are seeking a seat in the state House at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Summerville Church of Christ. Read More

Council divided on posting salaries

Pay for S.C. government officials and employees public record, but often not easy to find or on Web

With South Carolina and local governments throughout the state cutting public services and often reducing the pay of public employees that remain on the job, there's a growing push for transparency about how the increasingly scarce dollars are spent. Read More

Funding plan may ease cuts to disabilities programs

Greenville -- Facing outrage over budget cuts that would decimate care for the mentally disabled, state lawmakers are publicly laying the groundwork for a six-month reprieve using federal stimulus money that has yet to pass Congress. Read More