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Sunday, July 01, 2012  A South Carolina coroner says the extreme heat was a contributing factor in the death of a 71-year-old man found in his Calhoun Falls trailer.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a bill reducing taxes for small business owners.

Sunday, April 08, 2012  The poster child for outdated sales tax exemptions in South Carolina is the $300 sales tax cap on vehicles.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Opponents of a bill requiring welfare applicants in South Carolina to pass a drug test say the costly proposal would violate the constitution.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Home-schooled students in South Carolina could play sports at their local public school under a measure advanced by a Senate panel.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  A bill requiring South Carolina taxpayers to receive a detailed receipt of how their state taxes are spent has advanced in the Senate.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  A House panel has advanced a bill requiring middle and high school teachers in South Carolina to get suicide prevention training.

Monday, March 01, 2010  South Carolina legislators are looking to repeal a 1951 McCarthy-era law that requires anyone who plans to overthrow the government to register their activities.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  Microbrewery owners in South Carolina say a bill allowing people to sample their beer on site will increase their sales while boosting tourism.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010  South Carolina legislators say they want to close loopholes in a payday lending law that took effect earlier this month.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009  A South Carolina lawmaker wants a specific penalty for those who commit drive-by shootings, including the possibility of execution if the shooting results in deaths.