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PHOTO: Medical marijuana debate to flare next year

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A Wednesday news conference on the south steps of the S.C. Statehouse.
A Wednesday news conference on the south steps of the S.C. Statehouse.

A measure to legalize medical marijuana to treat medical conditions like epilepsy won’t pass this year, but its lead sponsor, Beaufort GOP Sen. Tom Davis (second from the left) told supporters it will get done next year. More testimony is expected before next year’s session. Advocates hope to pass it next year, but opponents, such as the State Law Enforcement Division and S.C. Medical Association, hope to block it. More.

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