September 02, 2009
Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum Breaks Attendance Record Despite Bad Economy
At a time when businesses and state agencies are struggling because of the economy and budget cuts, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum had its best year ever, with a new exhibit opening Friday expected to draw even more visitors.
August 27, 2009
Lottery Revenues are Up, So Why Has SC Education Been Cut?
A lot of you have contacted us wanting to know why there have been so many cuts in education in South Carolina when state lottery revenues are up?
August 25, 2009
SLED Defends Spending on SUVs and Guns Despite Budget Cuts
The State Law Enforcement Division says its spending of more than $600,000 for new vehicles and weapons was in motion before state budget cuts.
August 04, 2009
SC Law Enforcement Chief Calls Records ‘A Joke’
There’s a controversy over the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division budget, with SLED Chief Reggie Lloyd calling the accounting records of his predecessor “a joke.“
July 30, 2009
Cuts at SC Dept. of Consumer Affairs Will Slow Response to Your Complaints
Recent layoffs at the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs will mean it’ll take longer to get your consumer complaints taken care of.
May 20, 2009
Pickens School District Eliminates 110 Positions
The Pickens County School District has eliminated more than 100 jobs, but hopes to place many of those workers in new positions.
April 17, 2009
Budget Wins Approval; Sanford Calls It “Reckless”
South Carolina budget writers are planning to focus on tax collection enforcement as they found ways to patch together a $5.7 billion budget that reduced drastic cuts.
April 16, 2009
DPS Director: Budget Cut Would Mean More Highway Deaths
Big budget cuts would mean fewer troopers, which would mean more highway deaths, according to the state’s Public Safety Director.
March 18, 2009
Another $102 Million Cut From State Budget
The Budget and Control Board on Wednesday voted 3-1 to cut 2 percent from the budget that started in July at $7 billion and already has seen $1 billion in cuts.
March 17, 2009
SC Considering More Budget Cuts: Schools Big Losers
A South Carolina budget oversight panel will meet to discuss cutting another $87 million from the state spending plan, with public schools losing $37 million.
February 20, 2009
Spartanburg Teacher Part of Education Budget Crisis TV Show
A Spartanburg School District Seven teacher will be part of a TV panel of educators who will talk about the state’s education budget crisis.
February 17, 2009
Clemson Student Leaders to Rally in Columbia
Clemson University Student Government leaders will be among those from other colleges and universities in South Carolina who will rally in Columbia Tuesday.
February 04, 2009
Budget Woes Lead to Pay Cut for Spartanburg Deputies
Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright wants to temporarily cut his officers’ pay instead of giving them six unpaid days off as part of county budget cuts.
January 15, 2009
Board Releasing New S.C. Revenue Figures Thursday
The South Carolina Legislature’s budget writers are getting an update on the state’s tax collections from the Board of Economic Advisors.
December 08, 2008
USC: No Mid-Year Tuition Increase to Deal With Cuts
The University of South Carolina says there will be no mid-year tuition increase to deal with current budget reductions at the school.
