Legislators introduce bills to make FOIA stronger
By JIM DAVENPORT Associated Press Writer
      COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Public officials would have to respond to requests for documents faster and copying charges would be limited under new open-government legislation introduced in the state Senate. The bills improve the foundation of the Freedom of Information Act in South Carolina and help reporters do their jobs, Sen. Thomas Alexander, R-Walhalla, said Tuesday.
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Former Clinton fireman charged with having sex while on duty
      CLINTON, S.C. (AP) - A former firefighter has been charged with misconduct after having sex in a fire station while he was on duty, authorities said. Randall Kevin Starnes, 43, of Clinton was arrested Thursday and charged with misconduct in office, the State Law Enforcement Division said.
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House approves budget
      COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina House members gave key approval Thursday to a state budget that would cut income taxes, give state employees a pay raise and provide health insurance to poor children. The budget passed 112-1, despite lengthy debate on more than 300 proposed changes.
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National Social Work Month
      Hospice Care of South Carolina and National Association of Social Workers Celebrate National Social Work Month in March 2007 Receiving the diagnosis of an illness can be a confusing time for anyone. Will I be able to handle the treatment? How will I balance my care with the needs of my family? How will this affect my job? Who will help me figure all this out?
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