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Legislature overrides veto; SCANA ‘evaluating legal options’
As the S.C. Legislature approves a deal struck by a joint committee that would temporarily lower SCE&G rates, parent company SCANA says the move is unconstitutional and announces an 80% reduction in its quarterly dividend.
Deal to lower SCE&G rates faces opposition
Gov. Henry McMaster reiterated his opposition to legislation that would not eliminate all rate increases related to the failed V.C. Summer nuclear project, while Dominion Energy sounded a warning about its proposed merger with SCANA.
Benjamin visits U.S.-Mexican border
Steve Benjamin, the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, led a group of bipartisan mayors to Tornillo, Texas. The mayors called for justice for the more than 2,000 immigrant children separated from their families.
Richland County Community Development receives award
The county office received the John A. Sasso award, which recognizes efforts of organizations to promote opportunities through federal Community Development Block Grants, for the fourth time.
Approval for hotel on Washington Street deferred
A city commission voted 6-0 to defer approval of a proposed 104-room hotel at 911 Washington St. in the Vista, saying the design does not meet several guidelines.
Columbia Housing Authority providing summer meals
Children age 18 and under will be able to receive meals at seven locations as part of the Summer Food Service Program, which begins today and runs through Aug. 3.
Benjamin to lead U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting
The 86th meeting of the organization of the nation's mayors will be held Friday through Monday in Boston. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin became the organization's 76th president last month.
New laws take aim at opioid abuse
Gov. Henry McMaster signs legislation establishing opioid prescription and counseling requirements, as well as a bill allowing the provision of antidotes such as naloxone.
Richland County creates absentee ballot drop box
The drop box was created to allow absentee voters to return ballots at their convenience. It will be available 30 days prior to each statewide primary and general election until polls close on election days.
County council votes to halt Richland Renaissance
In a special meeting Thursday, Richland County Council voted 7-4 to indefinitely defer the Richland Renaissance. The council has spent more than $8 million buying properties around the county as part of the project.
Study ranks return on property taxes
Allendale County leads S.C. in return on property taxes, according to a recent survey by financial technology company SmartAsset. The study ranked county schools and crime rates to determine a property tax value index.
RIA approves 23 grants worth $10M
The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority approved 23 grants totaling more than $10 million for projects aimed at improving quality of life and community sustainability. More than 51 projects have been approved this year.
