House Bill Aims to Curb Unwarranted Drone Surveillance in SC
A bill introduced this week in the state House aims to limit use of unmanned aerial vehicles commonly known as drones. Representative Dan Hamilton (R-Greenville) introduced the legislation saying it will protect “individual privacy against unwarranted government intrusion” and added that his bill “will protect the personal privacy of South Carolinians.” “I believe […]
RBC Heritage’s Field Increases by Four International Stars
Four International PGA TOUR Professionals are scheduled to play in the RBC Heritage. KJ Choi, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell and Rory Sabbatini have all committed to the 45th annual event, taking place April 15-21, 2013 over the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. They will be joined by former RBC Heritage winners, […]
House Approves Measure Shortening Legislative Session
If SC House leaders have their say, the General Assembly will spend less time in Columbia. For the 10th time in 20 years, the South Carolina House of Representatives has approved legislation providing for a constitutional amendment that would shorten the state’s legislative session. “It is no secret that we have one of […]
Senators Bryant and O’Dell Introduce Cybersecurity Bill to Prevent Future Data Breaches
South Carolinians will have their data protection strengthened under a new bill introduced by Senators Kevin Bryant and Billy O’Dell. In light of the recent Department of Revenue data breach, a special Senate committee was formed and headed by Senators Bryant and O’Dell. The two have been working toward solutions aimed at preventing a […]
Senator Tim Scott Tours BMW’s South Carolina Facility
Late last week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott made his first visit to BMW’s manufacturing facility in Upstate, South Carolina — meeting with the company’s management team, touring the plant, and reviewing BMW’s expansion plans for the 4.0 million square foot campus. The company is currently investing $900 million to add 1.6 million square feet of […]