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South Carolina lawmakers react as House approves Trump’s sweeping economic package
SUMMARY: House Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” with a 218-214 vote after an 8.5-hour speech by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposing it. The legislation includes tax cuts, spending reductions, Medicaid cuts, rollback of solar energy credits, and increased defense and deportation funding. Supporters like Reps. Nancy Mace and Joe Wilson praised it as a promise kept and a new era of prosperity. Critics, including Rep. James Clyburn, condemned it as favoring the wealthy while harming healthcare and increasing debt. Trump is expected to sign it into law soon.
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RCSD: Former county council member arrested
SUMMARY: Former Richland County Council member Anthony “Tony” Mizzell was arrested on June 29 after deputies observed his speeding Cadillac and initiated a traffic stop. Mizzell fled, claiming his daughter had a medical emergency, but deputies found no medical issues at the home he stopped at. The homeowner presented text messages and recordings of Mizzell threatening her. Two weapons were found in his vehicle. Mizzell became combative and threatened a deputy before being checked by EMS. Charged with failure to stop, reckless driving, third-degree domestic violence, and threatening a public official, he was later released on surety bonds.
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‘It bottlenecks every day’: Hwy. 17 construction frustrates Myrtle Beach drivers
SUMMARY: Drivers in Myrtle Beach are frustrated with ongoing construction on the U.S. 17 bypass, causing daily traffic bottlenecks and long backups, especially during rush hour. The project, which began in July 2022, aims to widen the highway from two to three lanes over a mile and a half stretch but has dragged on for nearly three years. Locals report painful detours, lane reductions, and slowed speed limits without visible progress, leading many to avoid the area entirely. Businesses near the construction, like Joe’s Airport Diner, are also affected. Officials have yet to provide an updated timeline.
Drivers navigating the Highway 17 Bypass near Myrtle Beach Airport (MYR) are expressing frustration over ongoing road construction that has persisted for years.
Many locals said they avoid the area unless absolutely necessary due to the traffic congestion:
“The road getting here is terrible,” said Joe Sidoni.
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Lawsuit saga: Upstate restaurant still giving food away
SUMMARY: Angelina, an upstate restaurant, has been serving free food because the City of Fountain Inn has refused to grant it a business license. The owners, Paul and Virginia Kelly, reveal the original lawsuit against the building’s former tenants was dropped, but the city still won’t license Angelina. Losing hundreds of thousands in revenue, Angelina has sued the city. The city offered a license if the lawsuit is dropped, which the owners call blackmail—they just want to recoup losses. The city says it’s resolving the issue and awaits court dismissal to issue a license. Meanwhile, the community supports Angelina via GoFundMe.
Lawsuit saga: Upstate restaurant still giving food away
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