Rudnick Pushes Parimutuel Referendum in South Carolina
Rep Irene Rudnick proposes a county option referendum on pari mutuel betting to fund public education. She argues it could raise substantial revenue and aid horse industry, while opponents warn of immorality, crime, and impracticality.
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Riley
South Carolina
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Scarboroughs Recall China Tour With Centurymen Choir
Doris Permar Aiken reports on the Southern Baptist Centurymen choir tour of China led by Coile Scarborough. The groupperformed with Shanghai and Beijing musical bodies, became the first non Chinese group at Radio Beijing Music Hall, and sang with the China Conservatory Orchestra.
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South Carolina Moves To Ban Open Alcohol In Vehicles
A bill to ban open beer and wine containers in moving vehicles was assured of becoming law in South Carolina. The measure ends a six year effort led by Sen. Verne Smith to curb open containers on public highways. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other groups backed the ban, calling it overdue despite limited opposition this session.
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South Carolina
Verne Smith
D-Spartanburg
Mothers Against
William A Clements Sr Elected Jackson Public Works Commissioner
William A Clements Sr won a special election to serve as Jackson public works commissioner. He will complete the remaining term and oversee town maintenance projects and infrastructure improvements.
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