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THIS FIRST — THE THRILLA FROM WASILLA — After spending five months pondering a fat stack of TV offers, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has signed a multiyear deal with Fox News to serve as a contributor across all Fox News platforms. “I am thrilled to be joining the great talent and management team at Fox News,” Palin said in the Fox announcement. “It’s wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and balanced news.”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY — Radio Bad Boys Howard Stern and Rush Limbaugh
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NATIONAL LENS — DeMint, who often fights lonely battles in the Senate, is gaining support for his hold on Southers.
THEY’RE BACK — State Lawmakers return to work today facing a $560 million budget hole and pressure to do something on a host of issues, ranging from bringing more jobs to the state to increasing the cigarette tax and reforming the state Employment Security Commission. The House is also expected to take immediate action today on a resolution to censure Gov. Mark Sanford.
DROP OUT — Senator Larry Grooms is expected to announce he’s dropping out of the SC Governor’s Race today.
TAKE IT TO THE BANK TWEET —
@ragley Would sure like to see @EBedingfield ‘s H3305 passed this year by the Senate. Especially given the Boeing plant.
@wesleydonehue @ragley The Democrats would be making a big mistake to stop hold it up this year. We will get this one done. Bank on it.
SUSPENDED — State and local officials say they expect Surfside Beach Mayor K. Allen Deaton to have his driver’s license suspended, after he refused a breathalyzer test Friday when police officers from the town arrested him and charged him with driving under the influence.
EDUCATION INITIATIVE — The Aiken County Public School District is among five in the state that will participate in a program to reduce violence in dating relationships and families.
GOING UP IN SMOKE — According to the report by the American Lung Association, South Carolina is one of six states to score all “F’s” for their efforts on tobacco prevention and control spending, smoke-free air laws and rules, taxing cigarettes and helping smokers kick the habit.
DOJ — Kevin McDonald to Serve as Acting U.S. Attorney
ANTI – MCBRIDE — Steve Chapman, owner of the Island Vista Resort, says he and a large group of other local businesses and residents are responsible for three political action committees that formed last fall to defeat former Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark McBride in his bid to return to office. “We became concerned, and we felt the people serving us were doing a pretty good job,” Chapman said Monday. “We are not a bunch of political animals, but we felt we couldn’t just sit on the sidelines and do nothing.”
McSTERIODS — Former slugger Mark McGwire officially joined Major League Baseball’s fallen-heroes list Monday when he admitted using steroids throughout much of his 16-year career, including during his chase for baseball’s single-season home-run crown.
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HIRING — The Census Bureau plans to hire more than 12,000 workers in South Carolina to help canvass neighborhoods to make sure people fill out a census form.
SOUTHWEST — An Upstate lawmaker this week is expected to propose initiatives to boost airline competition at the state’s airports, including Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, where efforts are underway to lure discount carrier Southwest Airlines.
GOV’S RACE — $2 million raised so far for Barrett
MYRTLE BEACH — Myrtle Beach businessman named to Excellence in Education Council
LORIS — Extreme Makeover: Family’s son talks of hardships growing up
SPARTANBURG — USC Upstate Nursing Chapter Earns Award From The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
FINALLY THIS — IN MEMORIAM — Antonsen, GOP stalwart and Wofford fencing coach, dies at 95
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