GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Greenville County leaders are pushing back against a proposal at the State House that could shift responsibility for maintaining state-owned roads to local governments without providing additional funding.
The debate centers on House Bill 5071, a measure officials argue could leave counties across South Carolina responsible for road upkeep costs they are not currently funded to handle.
“If you want to send the roads to us, send us the money to fix them,” said Ennis Fant, a Greenville County Council member, criticizing the proposal during a recent discussion…