Lawmakers call for review of veterans services

COLUMBIA — Charleston Democrat Rep. Wendell Gilliard wants state lawmakers to begin evaluating services provided to veterans, especially those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More

Health care push targets kids

State urged to enroll eligible children

COLUMBIA -- More than 160,000 children living in South Carolina qualify for government health insurance that is free for their parents, but the kids aren't signed up for the coverage. Read More

Push underway to get more SC children signed up for government health care

The federal government is challenging South Carolina and other states to find an estimated 5 million children across the country who are eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Read More

State panel urges tax shake-up

COLUMBIA -- Every gallon of gasoline you pump would cost you 5.5 cents more. You'd pay 19 cents more each month to run the water from your tap. The medicines you take to treat your illnesses would cost an additional 88 cents a month. Read More

Group recommends higher gas tax, new taxes on services, water and electricity

COLUMBIA — You would pay more to drive your car, drink water from your tap, turn on your lights and take medicine to treat your illness under a set of new taxes proposed to lawmakers. Read More

Souvenir cups land Joe Wilson an ethics probe

COLUMBIA — Twelve dollars that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson spent on souvenir cups in Afghanistan for military families has landed him in an ethics probe. Read More

Clyburn lobbies for Wall Street tax to raise cash for roads

COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s roads and bridges need an influx of cash to keep up with traffic and support growing economic activity surrounding Charleston’s port, but Washington lawmakers are dragging their feet, industry advocates said Tuesday. Read More

Haley gains backing of gun rights group

COLUMBIA — Republican Nikki Haley is the Gun Owners of America choice for governor. Read More

Sheheen challenges Haley to debates

COLUMBIA — Democratic candidate for governor Vincent Sheheen has challenged opponent Republican Nikki Haley to a series of five debates. Read More

Haley wins backing from gun owners

Republican Nikki Haley is the Gun Owners of America choice for governor. Haley, a state representative from Lexington, won the endorsement of the 2nd Amendment group over Democrat Vincent Sheheen, a state senator from Camden. Read More