Haley signs bill outlawing substances in bath salts, synthetic pot

This week, Governor Nikki Haley announced the signing of a new law in South Carolina that officially bans some 200 substances that comprise synthetic drugs like K2 and bath salts. Locally, York County All on Board director Janet Martini says the move is a great step forward in protecting the youth in the Palmetto State. [...] Read More

Miscommunication leads to late filing of ethics paperwork for some first-time candidates

It appears a breakdown in communication between prospective candidates for state office may lead some to losing out on the opportunity to run for a seat in the General Assembly this coming fall. State Representative Deborah Long, who serves an eastern portion of York County and the panhandle of Lancaster County, says a number of [...] Read More

Simrill offers ideas on changing the way the state’s gas taxes are computed

With the General Assembly heading back to Columbia in just over a week, discussions are already underway about some of the hot issues that will take place on the sate house floor this session. With much of the nation’s oil supply — and the price of gas — dependent on global politics, Rock Hill representative [...] Read More