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March 28, 2008 RSS feed / State News

STATE BRIEFS

USC student killed in fall NEWBERRY - A University of South Carolina student has died after falling from a train during what authorities described as a fraternity prank. More...

SC legislation would ban stripper lap dances

By JIM DAVENPORT Associated Press Writer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Exotic dancers would have to stay six feet from strip club customers and those businesses would have to close at midnight under legislation approved by House panel Thursday. More...

Bill allowing liquor sales on Election Day moves forward

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill allowing liquor sales on Election Day is moving to the Senate floor. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the legislation on Tuesday with a 16- 0 vote. More...

Bill banning smoking in public places likely dead for year

By SEANNA ADCOX Associated Press Writer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill that would ban smoking in restaurants and bars across South Carolina is essentially dead until the state Supreme Court rules on whether cities and towns can impose local bans, legislators said Tuesday. More...

Democrats call drug testing proposal absurd

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Democratic senators on Wednesday called it ludicrous to require all candidates get tested for drugs when there's just one known South Carolina politician with a drug habit, and he was a Republican. More...

Myrtle Beach theme park readies for opening, unveils new coaster

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Amusement parkgoers can soon experience the thrill of ''Life in the Fast Lane'' on a new roller coaster named after the Eagles' 1976 hit. More...

Bill creating pilot GED program for teens headed to S.C. Senate floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A proposed pilot program that allows teenagers who don't expect to graduate to take courses that will prepare them for the high school equivalency test is heading to the Senate floor. More...

S.C. leads nation in access to high speed internet

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new report says about 94 percent of South Carolina households have access to highspeed Internet services. More...

Senate panel approves additional training for state's youngest drivers

By JIM DAVENPORT Associated Press Writer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The state's youngest drivers would have to go through more training before getting a regular license under a bill sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. Sen. More...