http://www.scclips.com/rss/info.aspx South Carolina Clips is your weekday headline clipping service. Fox News partnered with the SC Republican Party to televise Thursday's first Republican prsidential primary debate from Greenville. Those who participated have been called a B-list of candidates: The debaters were former Godfather’s Pizza chief executive Herman Cain, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania. The State Statewide impact State records show that both Gov. Haley and state Treasurer Curtis Loftis grew the size of their staffs and increased salaries while advocating for cuts elsewhere in state government. WIS-TV Politics Sales of Spartanburg-produced BMWs helped the company to a nearly 20 percent increase in the company's U.S. sales in April. Spartanburg Herald-Journal Business The South Carolina Association of School Administrators named 38-year Dorchester District 2 veteran Joe Pye Superintendent of the Year. Post and Courier Education The S.C. Wildlife Federation presented a new set of honors to 16 committed environmentalists--the group calls them "Legends of Conservation." The State Environment Dwindling Medicaid payments are one of the main concerns of new South Carolina Medical Association president Dr. Gary A. Delaney. Orangeburg Times and Democrat Healthcare A. Marvin Quattlebaum Jr. was installed as the head of the state's Bar Association at the group's House of Delegates meeting in Greenville Thursday. Greenville News Major Local News "The S.C. House of Representatives made its perennial attempt to shorten the legislative session by approving a proposal on Thursday to end a week early. It recognizes that the Legislature should be able to complete its work in a more timely manner." Post and Courier Opinion