Deal stumbles as senators clash over video gambling ban
In Columbia the Senate stalls again over outlawing the two billion dollar video gambling industry. GOP Gov Beasley backs quick action while anti gambling leaders led by Sen. Wes Hayes seek a 29 vote breakthrough to end the filibuster. Passailaigue chairs a lengthy floor protest as disputes over timing and court ruling continue.
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Columbia
Senate
State Supreme Court
Wes Hayes
Rock
Obituary notices for local residents listed on page 2B
Obituary notices appear for Rev. James Jankerson Carrie Rogers Rebecca Mason Settles and Jesse Lee Wise in the 2B notices. Details of their ages and services are not provided in the fragment. The notices indicate bereavements and memorial arrangements may follow in upcoming pages.
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James Jankerson
Aiken
Carrie Rogers
Rebecca Mason Settles
Jesse Lee Wise
Langley
Lottery results reported Wednesday drawing numbers
The Georgia Lottery yields daily draws with Cash 3 Midday 05 0 and Cash 3 Evening 7 0 1. Pantany 6 numbers listed as 4 11 17 2022, with Cash 45 610.
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Cash
Pantany
Clinton spared trial appeal almost certain
Washington reports President Clinton seemed pleased by a court victory in the Paula Jones case while a 99 percent chance of an appeal hovered. Jones lawyers pledged to pursue the appeal as Starr’s Whitewater probe loomed, leaving both sides wary of a final resolution until the 8th Circuit rules.
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Washington
Rial
Clinton
Paula Jones
Whitewater
Kenneth Starr
Jones
Clinton remarks on ruling prompt calls for caution
President Clinton says the ruling prompts concern over potential consequences and warns that it could open season on women. Carpenter McMillan comments reflect reactions amid the debate.
North Augusta Presses Fair Funding for School Officers
North Augusta asks Aiken County Board of Education to fund resource and DARE officers equally with other schools. City administrator Charles Martin urges fair treatment while the district weighs budget cuts. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh notes local costs and past district funding, as educators cite safety and crisis response benefits.
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North Augusta
Charles Martin
Aiken County
Linda Eldridge
Aiken
Brent Rankin
Fred Cavanaugh
Auto tax cut moves to Senate amid House clash
The South Carolina House backed a $1.3 billion plan to abolish auto and business property taxes, despite Republican opposition to funding shifts. Leader Bobby Harrell warned the amendment would nullify relief, as the bill heads to a Democrat-controlled Senate where opposition could mean trouble for Beasley's plan.
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Columbia
State House
David Beasley
Senate
House
al Robinson
Easley
Robinson
South Carolina
Bobby Harrell
Charleston
Unscheduled stop halts LMMS trip to Disney Sea World
Mechanical problems with two LMMS charter buses split a group of Leavelle McCampbell Middle School honor students and chaperones. After a breakdown on a coastal Georgia highway, they sheltered in a Jekyll Island motel overnight. Bus company covered room and board as Orlando trip resumed next morning.
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Georgia
Leavelle McCampbell Middle
Walt Disney World
Sea World
Jekyll Island
Orlando
Troy Nobles
Aiken County
Vernelle Tyler
LMMS
Nobles
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Chamber
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John Drummond
Ninety Six
Abby
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Tormain
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Laurens Street
Carpenter McMillan
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