MORNING HEADLINES | Some state lawmakers have proposed a requirement that shrimp sold in South Carolina be labeled with their country of origin, according to a bill introduced last year by S.C. Rep. Bill Herbkersman, R-Beaufort.
The move comes after Lowcountry shrimpers commissioned a series of reports that found rampant mislabeling of foreign-caught shrimp in Charleston-area eateries.
S.C. House Bill 4248, which has been in committee for a year, would require all shrimp and shrimp products sold in the state – including at restaurants to disclose the country of origin of their shrimp.
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CP NEWS: Charleston city council rams through bill allowing it to dodge its own design board. Thanks to some creative, surprise legislation by Charleston City Council, the city has a new level of authority over its own building projects anywhere off the peninsula. Unlike projects by private developers, the city no longer — at least for now — has to get the nod from its own Design Review Board on its own building projects.
CP NEWS: Repticon crawls into Ladson for Feb. 28, March 1 show. A diverse mixture of breeders and vendors will offer the opportunity to learn about a wide range of exotic animals. From snakes to arachnids to frogs, visitors can see a variety of less traditional pets in an exciting but safe environment.
S.C. GOP adjusts debate schedule for gubernatorial candidates. The kickoff GOP primary debate will be April 1 at Newberry Opera House instead of the originally planned March 17 date at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, the state Republican Party announced Tuesday.
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- S.C. senators approve new minimum penalties for child sex abuse crimes
- S.C. bill would replace high school league with new state-controlled association
Charleston businesses look for help during downtown development. The Peninsula, along with the neighboring Courier Square development, is expected to bring in booming business to downtown’s Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood when completed around 2028, with hundreds of residential units, a possible hotel and more. But that might be too distant a deadline for some Charleston businesses.
- Settlement reached for demolition of West Ashley veggie lab
- Building study on lower Charleston peninsula finds 775 more buildings to preserve
- Charleston Co. to host briefing on road intersection improvement projects.
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