http://www.scclips.com/rss/info.aspx South Carolina Clips is your weekday headline clipping service. Nationally, the unemployment rate dropped slightly from 10 percent to 9.7 percent in January. The State/AP Statewide impact 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. Statehouse Report Politics Plans for expansion over the next seven years could bring double the number of jobs originally promised by Proterra officials. Post and Courier/Greenville News Business School officials the new policies will enhance campus security. Post and Courier Education Rising waters are threatening low-lying areas around Lake Wateree after the recent heavy rains. The State Environment Clyburn says the ball is in the Democrats' court, but that he remains optimistic a bill will pass. Myrtle Beach Sun News/McClatchy Healthcare Charleston's Dock Street Theater reopens for a new season after extensive renovations this year. Post and Courier Major Local News "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." The State Opinion