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Lancaster Citizen Reporter Queries Senator on State’s Growing Budget

May 8, 2012, 5:50 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Mary Atkinson of Lancaster recently posed questions regarding the state growing budget to state Sen. Greg Gregory, R-Lancaster.

Greenville Citizen Reporter: Committee Chairmen Agree to Record Votes

May 3, 2012, 6 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Fourteen of 20 of the chairmen of key S.C. legislative committees have agreed to record votes taken at the committee and subcommittee levels, according to an Upstate transparency advocate.

Hilton Head Citizen Reporter: Casino Proposal Gets Cool Reception from Some in Lowcountry

April 26, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Citizen Reporter Tom Hatfield says a number of Hilton Head Island residents aren't crazy about the idea of a casino in nearby Jasper County.

It's Wine and Rose at Charleston County Council meeting

March 16, 2012, 5 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Charleston County Council says things are looking up.

Charleston Council Considers Funding Requests

March 13, 2012, 5 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Charleston County Council considered funding requests from three entities at its February 24, 2012, meeting.

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Lancaster Citizen Reporter Queries Senator on State’s Growing Budget

May 8, 2012, 5:50 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Mary Atkinson of Lancaster recently posed questions regarding the state growing budget to state Sen. Greg Gregory, R-Lancaster.

Greenville Citizen Reporter: Committee Chairmen Agree to Record Votes

May 3, 2012, 6 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Fourteen of 20 of the chairmen of key S.C. legislative committees have agreed to record votes taken at the committee and subcommittee levels, according to an Upstate transparency advocate.

Hilton Head Citizen Reporter: Casino Proposal Gets Cool Reception from Some in Lowcountry

April 26, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Citizen Reporter Tom Hatfield says a number of Hilton Head Island residents aren't crazy about the idea of a casino in nearby Jasper County.

It's Wine and Rose at Charleston County Council meeting

March 16, 2012, 5 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Charleston County Council says things are looking up.

Charleston Council Considers Funding Requests

March 13, 2012, 5 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Charleston County Council considered funding requests from three entities at its February 24, 2012, meeting.

Charleston Council Passes Short-Term Rental Ordinance

Feb. 8, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Marc Knapp

Charleston City Council gave a final reading to an ordinance creating a short-term Rental Overlay District in the city.

Charleston Council Changes Citizen Participation Guidelines

Jan. 23, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Charleston County Council citizen participation session to begin before council meeting.

Charleston Council Appears to Have Resolved I-526 Issue

Jan. 17, 2012, 5 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Charleston County Council appears to have resolved I-526 issue.

Short-Term Rentals Again an Issue for Charleston Council

Jan. 12, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Marc Knapp

Short-term rentals an issue for Charleston City Council.

Charleston Council Defers Business License Expansion

Jan. 9, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Marc Knapp

Charleston Council defers business-license issue.

Not all in Agreement on Plan for College of Charleston Dorm

Jan. 3, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

The Charleston County Board of Architectural Review recently gave conceptual approval for a new College of Charleston dormitory plan.

Charleston Council Moves Forward on Rental Housing Issue

Dec. 28, 2011, 5:55 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

The Charleston City Council ignored the decision by the Planning Commission and voted Dec. 20 to allow short-term housing rentals in the city’s commercial-zoned districts.

Charleston County Council Agrees on Redistricting Plan

Dec. 21, 2011, 11:31 a.m. by Warwick Jones

It’s unlikely any of the various redistricting plans being floated will make each and every citizen happy, so it’s not surprising complaints were voiced at the Dec. 6 Charleston County Council meeting.

Fate of I-526 Extension Project Remains Unsettled

Dec. 21, 2011, 11:28 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Individuals who turned out for the Dec. 6 Charleston County Council meeting expecting some resolution of the I-526 extension issue went away disappointed.

Charleston County Council Agrees on Redistricting Plan

Dec. 21, 2011, 5:55 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Charleston Council agrees on redistricting plan.

Still No Resolution in Sight on I-526 Extension

Dec. 20, 2011, 11:21 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Individuals who turned out for the Dec. 6 Charleston County Council meeting expecting some resolution of the I-526 extension issue went away disappointed.

Still No Resolution in Sight on I-526 Extension

Dec. 20, 2011, 5:55 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Still no resolution on I-526 for Charleston County Council.

Charleston Council Approves Plan Related to Major Development

Dec. 15, 2011, 10:48 a.m. by Warwick Jones

The Charleston County Council’s Dec. 6 meeting agenda included a request by the city of North Charleston for approval to proceed with a bond issue to be financed from the creation of Tax Increment Financing District (TIF).

Charleston Council Approves Plan Related to Major Development

Dec. 15, 2011, 5:55 a.m. by Warwick Jones

The Charleston County Council’s Dec. 6 meeting agenda included a request by the city of North Charleston for approval to proceed with a bond issue to be financed from the creation of Tax Increment Financing District.

Charleston Auditor Takes Questions, Provides Few Answers

Nov. 17, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

Written by: Warwick Jones

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Charleston Council Asks 'Where's the Property Tax Bills?'

Nov. 14, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Charleston Considers Consolidation Question

Nov. 7, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Direction of Charleston Greenbelt Funding an Issue

Oct. 31, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Charleston Won't See Tax Increase in 2012

Oct. 28, 2011, 8:30 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Skateboard Ordinance Brings Out Crowd in Charleston

Oct. 24, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Ag Commissioner Seeks Money for Alternative Energy

Oct. 20, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Chip Oglesby

S.C. Agriculture Commission Hugh Weathers requests an interim adjustment of a little more than $600,000 from the Joint Other Funds Oversight Committee during an Oct. 5 meeting.

Boles on How Other Funds are Recorded

Oct. 19, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Chip Oglesby

Les Boles of the Office on State Budget tells Joint Other Funds Oversight Committee members how other funds are recorded in the state budget during an Oct. 5 meeting.

Overview of Other Funds Laid Out

Oct. 18, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Chip Oglesby

Les Boles of the Office on State Budget gives a quick overview of the other funds budgeting process during the Oct. 5 meeting of the Joint Other Funds Oversight Committee. By definition, anything that is not spent out of the General Fund pot and is not federal funds is other funds in our accounting system," Boles says.

Paper Versus Plastic a Hot Topic in Charleston

Oct. 17, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Keel: SLED Takes What it Can Get

Oct. 12, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

What Agriculture Means to South Carolina

Oct. 11, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

Keel on How SLED is Funded

Oct. 10, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Ballentine on How to Improve State Government

Oct. 6, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

SLED Director Lays Out Agency's Mission

Oct. 5, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Resurrecting Town of James Island Won't Be Cheap

Oct. 4, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Ballentine Urges Holistic Approach to Improving Education

Oct. 3, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

Charleston Doles Out Incentives to Two Manufacturers

Sept. 29, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

The Charleston County Council Finance Committee on approved two recommendations by the Economic Development Department on Sept. 22 to support investments in manufacturing facilities in the county.

Ballentine: How to Get People to Come to S.C.

Sept. 28, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Barron on the Job of a Coroner

Sept. 27, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Charleston Council Still Unsure on Harbor View Road Plan

Sept. 26, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Charleston County Clarifies Noise Ordinance

Sept. 22, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Lee: Advantages, Disadvantages of Modern Media

Sept. 21, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Charleston Council Approves COLA Increase

Sept. 20, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Lee: Argue Facts, Not Opinions

Sept. 19, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

 

King: Municipalities Need to Look at All Options

Sept. 15, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Lexington Allocates Funds for Connector Road

Sept. 13, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Chip Oglesby

Lexington County Council discusses allocating $150,000 for the construction of a road in Chapin to connect Amicks Ferry Road to Old Lexington Road at a recent council meeting.

Several developers have shown repeated interest in putting a grocery store and outparcels, according to the county. The total estimated cost for the quarter-mile stretch of road is $480,000.

Septima Clark Project Financing Appears Risky

Aug. 29, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Haley: Next Step is Instituting 'Loser-Pays' System

Aug. 11, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Chip Oglesby

Taking questions from the media following the signing of the tort reform bill during a press conference on July 26, Gov. Nikki Haley says she'd like the next step to be the institution of a loser-pays system.

How County Funding Has Changed

Aug. 10, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Summer Solum

 

Written by: Summer Solum

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Lightsey: Tort Reform is Good for Business

Aug. 9, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Chip Oglesby

South Carolina businessman Harry Lightsey talks about why passage of the recent tort reform bill is important to South Carolina’s business environment during a press conference on July 26.

Lexington Council Updated on General Assembly

Aug. 8, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Summer Solum

 

Written by: Summer Solum

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Fewer Health Care Options on the Horizon?

Aug. 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m. by Chip Oglesby

Will Shrader, a senior vice president with BlueCross and BlueShield of S.C., explains during a July 21 South Carolina Health Planning Committee that in 2014 some state-mandated health benefits may be eliminated.

In 2014 if you purchase coverage through a health exchange, state mandates that are not included among the federal government's "essential benefits" would either have to be eliminated or the state offering it would have to pay for it, Shrader said.

Rose: Why Not Give Health Consumers More Choices?

Aug. 3, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Chip Oglesby

Speaking during the July 21 South Carolina Health Planning Committee, Sen. Mike Rose asks why South Carolinians can't have more control over their health insurance purchasing decisions?

Harrell: Tort Reform is About Jobs

Aug. 2, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

Written by: Talbert Black

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Riley Says Charleston Obliged to Fight Cruise Suit

July 28, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

Written by: Marc Knapp

                    Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

What May be Ahead for Health Care

July 27, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Chip Oglesby

Mark Thompkins of the USC Political Science Department gives his view of what the future may hold in the healthcare market during a July 21 meeting of the South Carolina Health Planning Committee.

Charleston Strengthens Carriage Horse Regulations

July 26, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Claim: The Problem is Spending, Not Lack of Revenue

July 25, 2011, 8:30 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Lexington Resident: District Should 'Live Within Its Means'

July 21, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

Written by: Talbert Black

                    Citizen Reporter

 

 

Cobb-Hunter Discusses How She Got Involved in Politics

July 20, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Cobb-Hunter: Political Education Begins at a Young Age

July 19, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Politician Justifies Secret Nature of Eco Devo Deals

July 18, 2011, 8:45 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Lexington Council Member Discusses Bus System

July 14, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

Written by : Talbert Black

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Lexington County has a Fiscally Conservative Reputation

July 13, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

Written by : Talbert Black

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Moore: Why S.C. Needed to Offer Incentives to Amazon

July 12, 2011, 8:45 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Why Does Government Spend Every Cent it Gets?

July 11, 2011, 8:30 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Non-Aligned Voters More Visible than in Past

July 6, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Moore: Religion has a Place in Political Parties

July 5, 2011, 8:45 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Most State-Level Politicians Guided by Principle

July 4, 2011, 8:45 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Lexington 1 Spending Ranks Low Among S.C. Districts

June 30, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

Written by : Talbert Black

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Lexington 1 Attributes Funding Decline to Act 388

June 28, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

Written by : Talbert Black

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Lexington OKs Incentives for Interstate Container

June 27, 2011, 8:45 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Lagging Sales Taxes Could Hurt Charleston Greenbelt Program

June 24, 2011, 8:30 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

The Problem with Ethanol- Part 1

June 24, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

District 5 Plans for Irmo School Raise Questions

June 24, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kim Murphy

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Council Makes No Progress on I-526 Issue

June 22, 2011, 8:50 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Charleston Council Extends King Street TIF

June 17, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Reasoning Behind Council Members' Stand on Budget

June 16, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

Written by : Talbert Black

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Cobb-Hunter: Voter ID Not Needed

June 15, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Viers: The Problem with Gerrymandering

June 14, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Cobb-Hunter: S.C. has a Few Shortcomings

June 13, 2011, 8:45 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Kershaw School District Finances Explained

June 9, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Written by: Tracey Pinkerton

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Cobb-Hunter on Union-Bashing

June 9, 2011, 8:14 a.m. by

 

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                   Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Viers: Why I Favor I-73

June 8, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                   Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Opts to Defer Vote on Towing Policy

June 7, 2011, 8:30 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Councilman Criticizes P&C Editorial

June 7, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Charleston Councilman Criticizes P&C Editorial by Warwick Jones

Viers: Voter ID Makes Sense

June 2, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                   Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Viers: Why S.C. Should Look at School Choice

May 31, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Charleston Council Finally Adopts Redistricting Plan

May 30, 2011, 9 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Viers on the Purpose of Government

May 30, 2011, 8:50 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Davis: Local Leaders Can Handle Own Affairs

May 26, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                   Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Davis: S.C. Needs a Spending Cap

May 25, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                   Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Temperatures Rise at Charleston Redistricting Meeting

May 19, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by: Marc Knapp

                   Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Davis: Legislative Arrogance a Problem

May 18, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                   Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Union Pier Forum Fails to Find Common Ground

May 17, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Design Review Changes Deferred

May 12, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Mark Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Gaston Town Council Gets Auditor's Report

May 12, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

Written by: Kay Rikard

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Snowden: Budgeting is Serious Business

May 11, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Request for 250K to Fill Southwest-Related Hole

May 10, 2011, 8:30 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Snowden on Amazon: Don't be a Hater

May 9, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Juries Guard Against Racially Tinged Verdicts

May 5, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Passes New Fair Housing Ordinance

May 4, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Justice Should Be Ultimate Goal of Solicitors

May 3, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

City Council Looks to Tighten Timeshare Rules

May 3, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Mark Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Council Hears Redistricting Plan

May 2, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Sellers: BCB is a 'Unique Animal'

April 28, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Odell: Why We Help The Less Fortunate

April 26, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

District 5 Awarded $7.7M Contract Without OK

April 22, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kim Murphy

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Redistricting Likely in Charleston's Future

April 20, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Sellers on Diversity and S.C. Political Parties

April 20, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Cruise Line Foes Unrealistic in Demands

April 18, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Council Moves Ahead on Finance Issues

April 14, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Doubling the Vote, Doubling the Burden

April 13, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

Written by : Jane Page Thompson

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Antiquated Tax Structure Holds S.C. Back

April 13, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

What S.C. Must Do to Remain Competitive

April 12, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Council Delays Move on Angel Oak Land

April 11, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

O'Dell No Fan of Funding School Choice

April 7, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Budget Provisos Perfect for Pet Projects

April 6, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Sellers: Challenge is No Longer Black vs. White

April 5, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Approves Increase in Rickshaw Use

April 5, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Sellers on Teacher-Merit Pay

April 4, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Scott: Why We Need to Get Along

March 31, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Families and Teachers Keys to Education

March 30, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Okays Paper Bags for Garden Refuse

March 29, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Scott on Differences Between House, Senate

March 28, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

O'Dell: Government Can't Be Run Like a Business

March 27, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Investment on Pace for Increase

March 25, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Angle Talks About Ronald Reagan

March 24, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Scott Details Key Aspects of State Budget

March 23, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Accommodation Taxes Rise in Charleston

March 22, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Kitzman: Department of Administration Likely

March 21, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Page Discusses Benefits of School Choice

March 17, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Finances Appear in Good Shape

March 16, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Kitzman: Government Can Learn from Business

March 15, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Deceptive Swansea Budget Passes First Reading

March 15, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Alberta Wasden

 

 

Written by : Alberta Wasden

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Animal Advocates Address Greenville Committee

March 14, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

How S.C. Got Itself into a Budget Shortfall

March 11, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Sets Sights on Redistricting

March 10, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Norman: It's Needs Versus Wants Come Budget Time

March 9, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Kitzman: Running the BCB 'A Learning Experience'

March 7, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Beaufort Councilman Jerry Stewart on Incentives

March 3, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

 

Written by : Tom Hatfield

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Conservation League Fears May be Overblown

March 3, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Norman Against Agencies Hiring Lobbyists

March 1, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Cohen: Parents the Key to Improving Education

Feb. 28, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

It's Paper, Not Plastic, for Charleston County

Feb. 25, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

Written by: Warwick Jones

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Newberry Ups Eco Devo Spending Despite Cuts

Feb. 24, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kim Murphy

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Norman Optimistic on Restructuring

Feb. 24, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Written by: Kelly Payne

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Taylor Explains Government Efficiency

Feb. 23, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Citizen Reporters Keep Tabs on Budget Provisos

Feb. 22, 2011, 8:30 a.m. by Kevin Dietrich

Citizen Reporters from The Nerve were on hand monitor committee budget debates held the past couple of weeks during which numerous budget provisos were proposed or amended.

Charleston Proceeds on Master Plan Update

Feb. 21, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Cohen: Reform Can Boost Accountability

Feb. 17, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Council Looks to Boost B&B Business

Feb. 15, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

How South Carolina Can Remain Competitive

Feb. 14, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Citizen: SC Should Reform Initiative Process

Feb. 7, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Taylor: Diversified Economy Key to S.C.

Feb. 5, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Riley to Council: Press on Over James Island

Feb. 4, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Citizen: Petition Change Would Benefit S.C.

Feb. 2, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Taylor: Law of Unintended Consequences

Feb. 1, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Property Market Leads to Confusion

Feb. 1, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Property Market Leads to Confusion

Feb. 1, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Simplified Tax Rate Would Benefit S.C.

Jan. 30, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne 

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Bills Seek to Boost FOIA, Cut Special Elections

Jan. 28, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

Written by : Jane Page Thompson

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Push to Change Local Referendum Process

Jan. 27, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Council at Odds Over Appointments

Jan. 25, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Council Discusses Travel Costs

Jan. 21, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Rules Debate Arises at Charleston Meeting

Jan. 18, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

Written by: Marc Knapp

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Is Public-Private Operation in District 5 Plans?

Jan. 14, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

Written by : Janet Frazier

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Eckstrom: Transparency an Ongoing Process

Jan. 13, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Matthews Ruffles Feathers at Kershaw Meeting

Jan. 12, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Janice Caldwell

 

 

Written by : Janice Caldwell

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Details Matter When Tracking Public Spending

Jan. 10, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Council Approves Park Purchase

Jan. 6, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

Written by : Warwick Jones

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Government Should Stick to Core Services

Jan. 5, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Fund Core Services by Direct Means

Jan. 4, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

How Things Have Changed at Commerce

Jan. 3, 2011, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Greenville Council Asked to Repeal Raises

Dec. 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Eckstrom: Anti-BCB View isn't Posturing

Dec. 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

Poor District Spends Thousands on Doughnuts

Dec. 27, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Trevor Lightbody

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Why S.C. Shouldn't Have Taken Stimulus Money

Dec. 27, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Amazon Official Talks About Plans for Area

Dec. 21, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

Written by : Talbert Black

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Sanford Lauds Accomplishments in Education

Dec. 21, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Trevor Lightbody

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Government Shouldn't Pick Winners, Losers

Dec. 20, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Taking a Stand Against Local 'Earmarks'

Dec. 20, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Zais to Focus on Holistic Approach to Education

Dec. 17, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Amazon.com Official Thanks Lexington Council

Dec. 16, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

Written by : Talbert Black, Jr.

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Budget Survives First Reading

Dec. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Details Released on Amazon.com Incentives

Dec. 13, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

Written by : Talbert Black, Jr.

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Details of Lean 2011 Charleston Budget Emerge

Dec. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Richland One Spends Hundreds on Hams

Dec. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Trevor Lightbody

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Brown: Gov. Has Role in Economic Development

Dec. 3, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne 

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

No Surprises Seen in 2011 Charleston City Budget

Dec. 2, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Greenville Council Squelching Public Input

Dec. 1, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston County Plans Sale of Land Tract

Nov. 30, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Written By: Warwick Jones

                   Citizen Reporter

Gaston Native Says Town Needs Positive Spin

Nov. 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

Written By: Kay Rikard

                   Citizen Reporter

Traffic Fatalities Drop in South Carolina

Nov. 23, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

Brown: Mixed Legislature a Good Thing

Nov. 23, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Gaston Posts Deficit for September

Nov. 23, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

 

Written by : Kay Rikard

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Approves Bond for Market Renovation

Nov. 18, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Council Approves Sewer Upgrade

Nov. 17, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

Written by: Marc Knapp

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Harrell Faces Stimulus Questions

Nov. 16, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jonathon Hill

 

 

Written by : Jonathon Hill

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Tea Party a 'Fad' Rep. Brown Says

Nov. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Sanford Says Debate has Begun on School Choice

Nov. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Trevor Lightbody

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Erickson: Record All Votes, Even in Committee

Nov. 12, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

 

Written by : Tom Hatfield

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Harrell Addresses Leadership Satisfaction

Nov. 10, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jonathon Hill

 

Written by: Jonathon Hill

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Surfside Business Owners Vote with Their Feet

Nov. 5, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

At least one restaurant, Nibils, will be leaving the pier by year-end, and there’s been talk that eight to 10 other businesses are considering moving, as well.

Weathers On Why Ag Inspects Gas Pumps

Nov. 5, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

Citizen Calls For Action Against Illegal Aliens

Nov. 3, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

Written by : Jan Williams

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Weathers Tells Students About Farmers Market

Nov. 3, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

A Dutch Fork High School student asks state Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers about the status of the new Farmers Market, the costs involved with relocating the market and how the state will recover those costs.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxIUQ3uSmQY&feature=player_embedded]

 

Davis: Record More Votes, Abolish BCB

Nov. 3, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

Written by : Tom Hatfield

                     Citizen Reporter

 

Harrell Admits Parts of Budget Have Grown

Nov. 2, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jonathon Hill

 

 

Written by : Jonathon Hill

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Charleston Facing $6 Million Budget Shortfall

Nov. 2, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

Written by : Marc Knapp

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Herbkersman Shares Thoughts on Roll Call Votes

Oct. 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

 

 

 

Harrell: State, Country Better Without Stimulus

Oct. 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jonathon Hill

 

 

 

 

Charleston Landowners Hurt by I-526 Delay

Oct. 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Benjamin Discusses Turnover at Columbia PD

Oct. 27, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Thomas: Strong Governor Might be 'Tyrannical'

Oct. 27, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Weathers Explains Why His Agency Stands Alone

Oct. 26, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Nuisance Ordinance Pesters Charleston Council

Oct. 25, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Columbia Mayor on Transparency

Oct. 25, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

Written by : Kelly Payne

                     Citizen Reporter

 

 

 

Ballentine: On-the-Record Voting Crucial

Oct. 25, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Rep. Toole Responds to CR Questions

Oct. 22, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

9/12 Project Member Discusses Concentrated Power

Oct. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Bannister: Change System, Not Leadership

Oct. 18, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

EOC Subcommittee Tries to Get Feel for Spending

Oct. 18, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Lex-Rich 5 CFO Discusses Fund Balances

Oct. 17, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Thurmond's Road Funds Plea Successful

Oct. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

CARTA Lowers Revenue Estimates, Plans Cuts

Oct. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

HHI Resident Discusses Legislative Control

Oct. 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

 

 

 

Charleston Reconsiders ‘Nuisance’ Ordinance

Oct. 12, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Smith Favors Shorter Session, Roll Call Voting

Oct. 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

District 5 CFO Discusses Budgets

Oct. 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Smith Favors Shorter Session, Roll Call Voting

Oct. 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Weathers Stands Up for Certified S.C. Grown

Oct. 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Officials Talk About Failure to Follow Procedure

Oct. 8, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Summit Reveals Need for Return to Basics

Oct. 8, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Lexington-Richland 5 Project Update

Oct. 7, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Charleston County Warned of Impending Crunch

Oct. 7, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

District 5 Board Express Concerns, Part 2

Oct. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Homeless Resolution Raises Questions

Oct. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

District 5 Board Expresses Concerns, Part 1

Oct. 5, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Rex Discusses Need for Stability, Good Choices

Oct. 4, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Sen. Tom Davis on Accepting Federal Money

Sept. 30, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jonathon Hill

 

 

 

 

Concentration of Power in Columbia

Sept. 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Resident on Roll Call Voting

Sept. 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Senate Panel Ponders Public School Funding

Sept. 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part 11

Sept. 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part 10

Sept. 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Getting South Carolina Back on Track

Sept. 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part 9

Sept. 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Gaston Finances Updated Through July

Sept. 24, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

 

 

 

Charleston Council Acts to Reduce Junk, Trash

Sept. 24, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Berg Announces Retirement

Sept. 23, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

District 5 Looks at Raising Millage Rate, Part 3

Sept. 22, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

District 5 Looks at Raising Millage Rate, Part 2

Sept. 21, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

TRAC Subcommittee Adjourns; No Action Taken

Sept. 21, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Thompson Addresses Sales Tax-Free Weekend

Sept. 20, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

District 5 Members Look at Raising Millage Rate

Sept. 20, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part 8

Sept. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw School Board Committee Meeting, Part 1

Sept. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part 7

Sept. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw School Board Committee Meeting, Part 4

Sept. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw School Board Committee Meeting, Part 2

Sept. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw School Board Committee Meeting, Part 5

Sept. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw School Board Committee Meeting, Part 6

Sept. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw School Board Committee Meeting, Part 3

Sept. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Union Pier Talk Dominates Charleston Meeting

Sept. 17, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

Young Reiterates Support for Roll Call Voting

Sept. 16, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Lexington 1 School Board Meeting, Part V

Sept. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Charleston Landowner Withdraws Dump Proposal

Sept. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Written by: Warwick Jones

                    Citizen Reporter

Rep. Smith: Senate's Pay Raise 'Ridiculous'

Sept. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

Written by: Jane Page Thompson

                   Citizen Reporter

Roll Call Voting, Ethics Among Smith's Concerns

Sept. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 Written by: Jane Page Thompson

                      Citizen Reporter

Aiken Residents Look for More Transparency

Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Aiken Resident: Roll Call Voting Imperative

Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Lexington 1 School Board Meeting, Part II

Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Lexington 1 School Board Meeting, Part I

Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

Written by: Janet Frazier

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Massey: More Roll Call Voting Needed

Sept. 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Rep.-Elect Taylor: Change is Needed

Sept. 13, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Davis Stands Up for Roll Call Voting

Sept. 13, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Member Opposes Transparency

Sept. 10, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Rep. Young on Improving State Government

Sept. 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Sen. Davis Discusses Need for Restructuring

Sept. 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Rep. Norman Talks About Importance of Reform

Sept. 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Check Registers Turn Up Curious Expenses

Sept. 8, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part VI

Sept. 7, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

 

White Knoll Principal Discusses Future

Sept. 7, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part VII

Sept. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Lexington Principal Stresses Collaboration

Sept. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses ADP Program

Sept. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Riley Seeks to Add DASH Routes, Make Travel Free

Sept. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Upstate School District Dawdles on Posting Data

Sept. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part IV

Sept. 3, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part III

Sept. 2, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Thompson Addresses TRAC on Taxes

Sept. 2, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part II

Sept. 1, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Ballot Referendum to Study County Consolidation

Sept. 1, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Lexington One Construction Update

Aug. 31, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Board Discusses Transparency, Part I

Aug. 31, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Decorum Key Issue at Charleston Council Meeting

Aug. 30, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Elgin Resident Questions Board's Transparency

Aug. 25, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Council Meeting Heats Up Over Appointments

Aug. 25, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Kershaw School Board Discusses Transparency

Aug. 24, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Charleston Council Nixes Greenway Proposal

Aug. 23, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Sales Tax Exemption Focus of TRAC Meeting

Aug. 20, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Board Learns About Curriculum System

Aug. 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Board Debates Curriculum Management System

Aug. 18, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Citizen Reporter Video: New Gaston Police Chief

Aug. 17, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

 

 

 

Harrell Describes Potential of H. 4478

Aug. 16, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Board Member Favors Core Standards

Aug. 12, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Anti-Common Core Standards II

Aug. 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Taylor Discusses Benefits of H. 4478

Aug. 10, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Board Member Opposes Common Core Standards

Aug. 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Harrell Describes Inception of H. 4478

Aug. 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Rex Discusses Financial Health of Education

Aug. 5, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Charleston Bicycle Ordinance to be Refined

Aug. 3, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Making South Carolina More Competitive

Aug. 2, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

With Projected Deficit, Charleston Looks Forward

July 30, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Sanford: Matching 'True' Private Funds Key to Bill

July 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

Written by: Jan Williams

                    Citizen Reporter

 

Improving SC's Tool Kit With 4478

July 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Video: Finance Official Answers Questions

July 26, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

 

 

 

Video: Gaston’s Financial Situation Improving

July 21, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

 

 

 

District 5 Members Displeased

July 20, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Charleston County OKs CARTA Budget

July 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

Charleston County OKs CARTA Budget by Warwick Jones

Permits Could Delay Chapin Expansion

July 16, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Chapin Permits: A Lengthy Legal Process

July 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Chapin High Permits Process Explained

July 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Accommodation Tax Proceeds Fall

July 13, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Charleston Council Moves to Accept Grant Money

July 12, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Referendum's Backers Undaunted by Defeat

July 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Charleston Special Events Law Triggers Concern

July 5, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Charleston Secures $750K for Energy Efficiency

July 1, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

The Problem with Ethanol- Part III

June 30, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Gaillard Funding Merits Little Public Discussion

June 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

The Problem With Ethanol - Part II

June 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Merging Government Talk Doesn’t Get Far

June 23, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Leader Has Ideas on Finances

June 23, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Kershaw Superintendent Sheds Light on Budget

June 16, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Gaston Public Forums -- Residents Only

June 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

 

 

 

Kershaw School Budget Areas Explored

June 10, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Gaston's Financial Statement Questioned

June 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

 

 

 

S.C., Georgia Fuel Tax Compared at TRAC

June 4, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Incentives Not a Hit With Oconee County Residents

June 3, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Ed Rumsey

 

 

 

 

Appointment Talk Riles Charleston Council

June 2, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

DOT: Money Needed for Maintenance Costs

June 1, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Oconee Citizen: Incentives Plan 'Frightening'

May 27, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Ed Rumsey

 

 

 

 

Riley Gets His Way with Fair Housing Ordinance

May 26, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Oconee Citizen Speaks Against Incentives

May 25, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Ed Rumsey

 

 

 

 

Motor Fuel User Fee Subject of TRAC Meeting

May 24, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

 

 

 

Charleston Council Continues Tax Debate

May 20, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Taxpayer: Government Shouldn't Choose Winners

May 18, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Ed Rumsey

 

 

 

 

Lexington 1 Official Breaks Down Spending

May 17, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Gaston Audit Finds Many 'Material Weaknesses'

May 13, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Lex. 1 Official Explains Difference in Funds

May 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Lex. 1 Superintendent Argues for Tax Reform

May 10, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Lexington 1 School Board Discusses Staffing

May 7, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Lexington 1 Administrator Gives Legislative Update

May 6, 2010, 8:35 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Video: Getting Your Legislator's Attention

May 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

 

 

Lexington 1 Board Stresses Act 388's Impact

May 5, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

 

 

 

Citizen: Kershaw County Battling Must End

May 3, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Carriage Deal Riles Many Charleston Residents

April 30, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

Inconsistency Evident in Aiken Bond Referendum

April 30, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Aiken Council Gets Earful on License Fees

April 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Rep. Thad Viers Speaks Against Incentives

April 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Rep. Nelson Hardwick Speaks Against Incentives

April 27, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Aiken City Council Gets Earful on Spending, Fees

April 27, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

 

 

 

Gov. Mark Sanford Speaks Against Incentives

April 26, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Charleston Council Eyes Widespread Planning

April 23, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Charleston County to Televise Council Meetings

April 21, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Gaston Council Discusses Confederate Flag

April 20, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

 

 

 

District 5 Opened School's Wing Without Permit

April 19, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

 

 

 

Progress Update on Town of Gaston's Audit

April 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

Charleston Council Rehashes Salary Issue

April 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

Kershaw School Board Questioned on Spending

April 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Charleston to Address Transparency Concerns

April 6, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

Written by: Marc Knapp

                  Citizen Reporter

 

Folly Beach Purchase on Hold -- For Now

April 5, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Charleston-Area Greenbelt Board Ponders Funding

April 1, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

 

 

 

Charleston Council Grapples Over Grant

March 31, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

 

 

 

How Individual Legislators Can Make or Break Bills

March 30, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Talbert Black

 

 

 

 

Charleston OKs Move to Highlight Employee Pay

March 29, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

Charleston County Council Faces Hard Choices

March 25, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

Greenville County Goes Online with Spending

March 24, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

Citizen Reporter Decries Proposed Tax Hike

March 23, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

Charleston Council Pushes for Timely Minutes

March 22, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

Gaston Mayor Talks About 2007 Town Audit

March 18, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

A Look at How Things Get Done in Orangeburg

March 17, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Eric Chatham

 

Charleston to Lease Josiah Smith House

March 16, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

Trident Tech, Boeing Spending Raise Questions

March 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Warwick Jones

 

District 5 Takes No Vote on Covert Land Purchase

March 12, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Board Chair Gives S.C. Ed System Pat on the Back

March 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

Beaufort County Sales Tax Increase a Bad Idea

March 10, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

Is District 5 Threatening to Use Eminent Domain?

March 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Gaston Council Members Discuss Taping Meetings

March 8, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

Beaufort Councilman Rick Caporale on Lobbying

March 4, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

Concern Forces Changes to Housing Program

Feb. 28, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Eric Chatham

 

Written By: Erich Chatham

                   Citizen Reporter
 

A Look at Extreme Education Expenditures

Feb. 26, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

Sales Tax: Who Wants It, Who Needs It

Feb. 24, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

Mixed Results on Charleston Transparency

Feb. 22, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Marc Knapp

 

Marlboro Group Stands Up to Megadump

Feb. 16, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Residents Sway ‘Imagine Greenville’ Debate

Feb. 15, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

District 5 Delays Land-Purchase Discussion

Feb. 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Greenville Council Agrees to Amend Land Plan

Feb. 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

Point-of-Sale Bill Continues to Stir Debate

Feb. 10, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

Gaston Town Council Questioned on IRS Debt

Feb. 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Kay Rikard

 

District 5 Appears Set for Secret Purchases

Feb. 8, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Jerry Stewart Discusses Sembler with Tom Hatfield

Feb. 8, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

Tom Hatfield Conducts Sembler-Related Interview

Feb. 8, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

The Illusion of Government Recovery at Work

Feb. 4, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

Legislators Ponder Education Reform

Feb. 2, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Ed Rumsey

 

District 5 Can't Quench Thirst for Growth

Feb. 1, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Berg Rewarded with Big Raise After Referendum

Jan. 27, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Beaufort Decision Costs Taxpayers

Jan. 26, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

Oconee Won't Return Surplus to Taxpayers

Jan. 25, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Ed Rumsey

 

Town Mayor Allegedly Spent $$$ Without Okay

Jan. 22, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Alberta Wasden

 

Ports Authority Expands Terminal Plan

Jan. 22, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Eric Chatham

 

Point-of-Sale Debate Underway in Senate

Jan. 21, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

Point-of-Sale Reform Bogs Down

Jan. 21, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jane Page Thompson

 

Will Beaufort County Have to Sue S.C.?

Jan. 20, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

School Districts Spend Millions on Fees

Jan. 18, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Janet Frazier

 

Greenville Paying $$$ to 'EcoMobility' Group

Jan. 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Jan Williams

 

Tom Hatfield conducts Boeing-related interview

Jan. 14, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

Citizen Reporter Conducts Boeing-Related Interview

Jan. 13, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Ed Rumsey

 

Chapin Changes Backed Without Public Review

Jan. 13, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Tom Hatfield Conducts Boeing-Related Interview

Jan. 12, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Tom Hatfield

 

District 5 Seeks Changes Without Public Input

Jan. 12, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by

 

Citizen Reporter Ed Rumsey Conducts Boeing-Related Interview

Jan. 11, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by Ed Rumsey

Written By: Ed Rumsey

Aiken County Puts Check Registers, Budgets, Financial Reports Online

Jan. 9, 2010, 8:25 a.m. by