Some state lawmakers are outraged, after learning local governments may need to make more budget cuts.  In all another $122 million may have to be slashed.  Now, legislators are trying to figure out how to recover from this shortfall.

"I don't think they were thinking about the ramifications when they made this decision."

Emotions were high as lawmakers discuss major cuts to local governments.  Cathy Harvin represents Clarendon and Williamsburg counties.  She knows taking nearly a million dollars from each county's budget could be fatal.

"For larger counties these dollar amounts may seem insignificant," said Harvin.  "But for rural South Carolina, these are huge."

The proposed plan cuts $122-million more, which will slash basic services and force property taxes to go up.  Something Representative Anton Gunn considers irresponsible.

"Its going to hurt things like trash pickup, police officers, being able to go to your parks and recreation," said Gunn.  "Those are vital things in your community."

"We have not talked yet about actual furloughing, laying off or reducing work force," said Richland County Councilman Greg Pearce.  "But quite frankly I believe that is something we will have to discuss."

Pearce says his area's double digit deficit will only get worse without cuts. 

"We could potentially see less Sheriff Deputies, more response time for ambulances," said Pearce. "We'll get the ambulances there but we won't get them there as quickly as we can."

But Gunn disagrees.  He says creating long-term strategies will help meet everyone's needs.

"When you're bone dry and you cut off all the fat you start cutting into the muscle, which inhibits your ability to do the things you are required to do," said Gunn.  "That is why this is so unacceptable."

For now representatives say they're still working out the details.