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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will again be required to put a higher percentage of their salaries toward their retirement benefits than other public workers.

Friday, May 03, 2013  U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is making a few stops in South Carolina while Congress is in recess.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is allowing drivers with certain types of suspended licenses to come in this week and apply for a new chance.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Emerging from more than a decade at war, military families are confronting a new worry at home: the prospect that a Washington deal over federal spending cuts could chip away at military benefits long considered untouchable.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will likely be required next year to put more of their salaries toward retirement benefits than other public workers.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  South Carolina drivers with certain license suspensions may be able to reduce or clear the remaining tiime of their suspension with the help of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) program that will be held in March.

Sunday, March 04, 2012 

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Retired Barnwell County school teacher Jerry Bell says he flirted with the idea of taking a part-time job to supplement his state benefits but he says he doesn't have the time.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis will continue to sit on a commission that oversees the $26 billion investment fund for public workers' pensions after senators voted against removing him.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  State senators will consider removing the state treasurer from the commission that oversees the $26 billion investment fund for public workers' pensions.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The University of South Carolina has suspended two fraternities. University officials won't say which fraternities have been suspended or give details about what led to the decisions.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Hundreds of supporters of a bill that would free-up pension money to restock U.S. Postal Service funds plan to rally around the Midlands Tuesday.  The National Association of Letter Carriers wants to see this bill passed, so it is holding gatherings outside the offices of Rep. Jim Clyburn and Rep. Joe Wilson.

Friday, August 19, 2011  What a deal: Work 20 years, get lifetime pension pay; still, military career not for everyone

Friday, March 18, 2011  The state Budget and Control Board confirmed Friday that Peggy Boykin is leaving her position as executive director. The board said Boykin was offered a new position at the state's financial oversight board.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  In eyes of some, better pensions and benefits make public servants into public enemies.