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Thursday, April 11, 2013  A large increase in the number of concealed weapons permits triggers a potential rise in the application fees.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is being swamped by applications for concealed weapon permits.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  DHEC, along with Governor Nikki Haley, unveiled "Permit Central" Thursday. It is a program that simplifies the process for obtaining health and environmental permits.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A Senate panel has passed a bill that would allow people to carry guns in public in South Carolina without a concealed weapons permit.

Monday, January 07, 2013  State officials say the number of first-time applicants for a concealed weapons permit in South Carolina nearly tripled in 2012.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A suburban New York newspaper has hired armed guards to protect staff following its publication of a list of residents with pistol permits.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  A state agency continues to block public access to notices on its website as it works to improve its computer security.

Friday, April 27, 2012  With a permit, protesters at US party conventions in Charlotte, Tampa could carry guns

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Horry County Council has decided against changing the way vendors get permits for the spring motorcycle rallies.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  State regulators have scheduled a public hearing on one of the more heated issues in Charleston - the year-round cruise industry.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  The only Democrat on Spartanburg County Council wants the sheriff to stop encouraging people to obtain concealed weapons permits.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Should the federal government force states to recognize such permits issued in other states where requirements may be less restrictive?

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has given her appointee as chairman of the Department of Health and Environmental Control's board credit for speeding up permits so Boeing Co. could open up its North Charleston plant in June, six months ahead of schedule.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Oregon medical marijuana users winning fight for right to hold concealed handgun permits

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a measure that will allow festivals and other special events to continue to obtain temporary alcohol permits.