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As breakup of SC's health and environmental agency looms, stakeholder group seeks input

Jun. 9 An eclectic group that included health officials, environmental advocates and business, industry and governmental interests met last week to discuss the state of health and environmental protection in South Carolina and begin to map out how those vital services should be structured and delivered to residents in the future. The task force to Strengthen the Health and Promote the . ....

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SC Supreme Court set to weigh whether controversial Heritage Act is unconstitutional

COLUMBIA, S.C. Challengers who question the constitutionality of South Carolina's controversial 2000 law that protects some historic monuments and statues will finally have their day in court this week when the state's Supreme Court will for the first time weigh whether the law should be overturned. The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear arguments at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday over a lawsuit . ....

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SC high court hears 1st suit in monument protection law


SC high court hears 1st suit in monument protection law
by Jeffrey Collins, The Associated Press
Posted May 25, 2021 2:13 pm EDT
Last Updated May 25, 2021 at 2:14 pm EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The South Carolina Supreme Court heard its first challenge to the state law protecting Confederate and other historical monuments since it passed 21 years ago with justices questioning Tuesday if parts or all of the act are constitutional.
The Heritage Act was passed in 2000 to move the Confederate flag which then flew atop the Statehouse dome to a pole in front of the Capitol. As part of the compromise, it also required a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly to tear down, move or alter any other historical monument or structure. ....

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Legality of Heritage Act taken up by South Carolina Supreme Court


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The South Carolina Supreme Court took up the Heritage Act Tuesday with opening arguments for and against the controversial legislation. 
The Heritage Act forbids any changes to public facilities and monuments named for historical figures without two-thirds approval of the General Assembly. The lawsuit being heard claims the act is unconstitutional because it violates municipalities right to govern local matters and the supermajority vote prevents current and future lawmakers from addressing the issues brought up by the law.
Arguments mainly hinged on the act s two-thirds vote provision, with appellant lawyer Matthew Richardson saying the supermajority was a compromise of the 2000 state Legislature and was intended by then-lawmakers to keep any changes to historical monuments or buildings from being altered or removed.  ....

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