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S.C. bill would OK guns in bars
By Ken Hawkins on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 - 9:49amA Senate panel approved a bill that would allow guns in bars, provided the permitted owner of the gun stays away from alcohol. More
'Sweepstakes' gaming still with South Carolina (Updated)
By Ken Hawkins on Monday, 28 January 2013 - 10:39amUpdates twice at the bottom.Almost a year ago, the State Law Enforcement Division promised a crackdown on a resurgence of video gambling in South Carolina. Today there are an estimated 1,000 of the machines operating in locations that aren... More
State Senator drafts legislation to exempt S.C. guns from federal rules
By Ken Hawkins on Friday, 28 December 2012 - 3:28pmIn a prelude to anticipated assault-style gun regulation, the "South Carolina Firearms Freedom Act" would try to exempt any gun or related item that is made in and sold in South Carolina from federal regulation.The legislation has been... More
A new S.C. gas tax battle looms as lobbyist are hired
By Ken Hawkins on Friday, 28 December 2012 - 6:51amIn the apparent wake of news that South Carolina's roads, highways, bridges, and other infrastructure are facing a $30 billion funding gap, a one-time educational group is getting more proactive about raising our state's road funding.The S.C.... More
S.C. voter ID law again rejected
By Ken Hawkins on Tuesday, 3 July 2012 - 5:17amThe Department of Justice rejected South Carolina's voter photo identification law once, and now it has done so again.Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Perez wrote that South Carolina has still not made enough effort to show and ensure that... More
Clock ticking for S.C. to attempt voter ID law for 2012 presidential election
By Ken Hawkins on Monday, 30 April 2012 - 8:20amAlthough the Department of Justice rejected South Carolina's voter photo identification law, it is possible that the pending legal challenge could OK the law in time for the 2012 presidential election.However, before such a law could... More
Proposed South Carolina school bus privatization to get more study
By Ken Hawkins on Monday, 30 April 2012 - 6:12amThere has been much talk about the potential cost savings (or rampant problems) that privatizing South Carolina's school bus system would bring — and the S.C. House seems to think that the outcome isn't clear either. On Thursday the body voted to... More
Eating Out to Help Those with HIV/AIDS
By FinkMe on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 - 12:21pmFood and philanthropy are two things the people in the Lowcountry do well. On April 26, the second yearly Dining Out for Life event is combining these strengths to raise money for the Roper St. Francis (RSF) Ryan White Program — a federally funded... More
South Carolina lawmakers once again push texting while driving ban
By Ken Hawkins on Friday, 9 March 2012 - 6:08amIt's been a couple of years since South Carolina legislators made a serious attempt to ban texting while driving, but a new bill has returned vigor to the debate.House Bill 4451 would ban use of text messaging while driving a vehicle — though "... More
Bill that could levy heavy fines on voter registration drives may be dead
By Ken Hawkins on Saturday, 3 March 2012 - 2:41pmA bill sponsored by Representative Alan Clemmons (R, Dist. 107 Horry County) that aimed to tighten voter registration laws by placing stiffer penalties on third party "get out and vote" groups may be dead.The Post and Courier writes on... More
