There are six Republican candidates in the 3rd District Congressional primary race, now that incumbent Gresham Barrett is running for governor. William Christopher reports on attorney Neal Collins and Rep. Rex Rice.
SC Dept. of Workforce: Benefits likely to end for longterm unemployed
June 2, 2010 By
Congress has not yet agreed on another extension to unemployment insurance benefits. So the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says claimants who have been on the UI program continually at least 79 weeks will likely lose their benefits as early as this Saturday.
Unemployment insurance normally lasts for 26 weeks, but Congress has extended those during this economic recession. According to a release sent to the media by the SC DEW:
The bill has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate is scheduled to consider the bill when it reconvenes on June 7. This situation could be reversed when and if the extension bill is passed with a retroactive effective date.
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which administers the Unemployment Insurance program, will continue to take claimant certifications so that checks can be issued promptly should the bill pass. The bill in question currently also includes funding for summer employment opportunities for youth. If and when it does pass Congress in its current form, those experiences may be available.
Sanford tries to prepare coast for active hurricane season
June 2, 2010 By
Gov. Mark Sanford
Gov. Mark Sanford was in Charleston, Horry and Beaufort Counties Tuesday to talk with emergency officials about hurricane evacuation plans. Sanford says he expects the state to be hit this year due to the predicted active hurricane season forecast. The governor urged people to not be complacent and he told them to make plans early if a storm threatens.
The Associated Press reports Sanford says plans by the National Hurricane Center to issue earlier warnings may cause problems for tourism. The hurricane center has called for 23 tropical storms, with 14 predicted to turn into hurricanes. Some forecasters say seven of the 14 could be major threats.
Sanford says the state is “overdue” for a such a storm.
