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Support still there for a state increase on cigarette taxes (updated)
Despite news that the federal government is upping the tax on a pack of smokes by some 62 cents, state lawmakers still appear to be resolved to hike South Carolina's cigarette tax. More
Updated March 8, 2010 at 8:59 am; Originally filed February 6, 2009 at 10:52 am
MUSC study finds only 8% practice healthy habits
A new study conducted by MUSC found that only 8% people follow major healthy habits -- a drop from the 15% from two decades ago. More
Filed June 14, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Cigarette taxes go up Wednesday, smokers tossing in towel
Cigarette taxes started going up a while back, and tomorrow the new federal tax of $1.01 a pack goes into effect. More
Filed March 31, 2009 at 9:18 am
Children's health passes, cigarette taxes to go up
Where our state proved to be incapable, the federal government has stepped in and passed a bill that aims to bring coverage to 4 million children through a higher cigarette tax. More
Filed February 5, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Steep South Carolina cigarette tax likely in 2009
South Carolina smokers could pay as much as 93 cents more for a pack of cigarettes this year, as lawmakers work to pass a cigarette tax increase. More
Filed January 14, 2009 at 5:02 pm
State employees will pay more to light up
Come January 2010 state employees who smoke will pay $25 more a month for health insurance. More
Updated August 15, 2008 at 6:40 am; Originally filed August 14, 2008 at 5:54 pm
House approves bill raising cigarette tax
The state House has approved a 50-cent-per-pack tax increase on cigarettes. The estimated $159 million it would raise would go mainly to provide health-care for low-income residents. Th bill will now go to the Senate for a vote on House amendments. More
Filed May 21, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Cigarette tax hike moving forward
Revenues likely to help the low-income buy health insurance More
Filed April 2, 2008 at 3:15 pm

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