Statewide impact
Jobless rate edges down nationally
From: The State/AP
Nationally, the unemployment rate dropped slightly from 10 percent to 9.7 percent in January.
Politics
House jobs bill includes tax cut smokescreen
From: Statehouse Report
A bill to promote jobs includes a controversial cut to the state's corporate income tax that critics say won't make much of a difference to businesses.
Business
Electric bus plant could net 2,600 jobs
From: Post and Courier/Greenville News
Plans for expansion over the next seven years could bring double the number of jobs originally promised by Proterra officials.
Education
Charleston schools revamp visitor policies
From: Post and Courier
School officials the new policies will enhance campus security.
Environment
Rising waters threaten low-lying areas around Wateree
From: The State
Rising waters are threatening low-lying areas around Lake Wateree after the recent heavy rains.
Healthcare
Clyburn remains optimistic on health reform
From: Myrtle Beach Sun News/McClatchy
Clyburn says the ball is in the Democrats' court, but that he remains optimistic a bill will pass.
Major Local News
Dock Street Theater reopening celebrated
From: Post and Courier
Charleston's Dock Street Theater reopens for a new season after extensive renovations this year.
Opinion
Rex: Cigarette tax is bold solution to many SC woes
From: The State
"A great deal of debate ensued this past week when I announced a proposal to raise South Carolina's lowest-in-the-nation cigarette tax to the national average, with the proceeds split between health care and education. I remain convinced that this is the right course of action for our state."

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