Court Split on Video Gambling Sparks 1991 Debate
Harpoothian asserts no court has ruled video gambling machines as lottery yet. Since 1991 Supreme Court exposure allowed cash payouts by clerks, fueling growth in stores, gas stations, and bars. State reports about 31,000 machines earning about 20 000 dollars yearly each. Senate filibuster stalls ban while House backs Beasley plan. A statewide vote may allow machines if 20 percent of profits fund state auto tax relief.
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Harpoothian
Supreme Court
Revenue Department
House
David Beasley
Senate
John Land
Two Tickets Split $60 Million Big Game Jackpot
Two winning tickets from Atlanta and Sycamore Illinois will share the $60 million jackpot, each taking $30 million for matching all five 5/50 numbers and the Big Money Ball. Ten tickets matched all five without the ball for $150 000 each and 76 tickets matched four of five plus the ball for $5000 each.
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Atlanta
Sycamore
Ill
Holy Week Services Planned by Local Churches
Local churches announce Holy Week programs across New Ellenton Aiken Graniteville and North Augusta. St Paul United Methodist Church hosts services today through Friday at 730 pm with Easter egg hunt Saturday 1130 am to 1 pm. Multiple churches list Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Easter services with contact numbers for details.
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St. Paul United Methodist Church
Main St
New Ellenton
Wesley United — Methodist Church
Aiken
Timothy O. Williams
Ronald Thurmond
Earl Roberson
Trinity United Methodist Church
Whiskey Road
Tennebrae
South Aiken
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Hitchcock Parkway
First Baptist Church
York Street
Richland Avenue
Fellowship Hall
Grace United Methodist Church
Georgia Ave
North Augusta
St. James Lutheran Church
Laurel Drive
Graniteville
Mayors Talk Character Program to Build City
Mayor Cavanaugh outlines a monthly character trait focus for officials, students, and families aiming to curb crime and poverty, improve productivity, and reduce recidivism. He cites 85 people he spoke with after attending the U S Mayors Conference in Indianapolis, calling the plan a citywide, broadly supported effort.
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Char
U. S
Indianapolis
Cavanaugh
Parable of the watchful servants during Passover
Jesus speaks during the Passover preparations. He warns that earthly buildings will fade but his words endure. He tells a parable of a house master and his watchful servants awaiting the thief, emphasizing vigilance for all.
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Jesus
Masters Week Sparks Boom Across Cedar Creek Area
February’s golf focused surge brings mementos and gear sales at Cedar Creek Golf Club led by Wayne Jones who assist as extra help. Inns like Willcox and Best Western expect full houses with golf visitors. Shutterbug Photo reports longer hours and rush photog services as local businesses handle peak demand before and after Masters week.
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Cedar Creek Golf Club
Wayne Jones
Cedar Creek Men's Golf Association
Masters
Fran Cuthbertson
Willcox Inn
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Eulalie Salley & Co
Laurens St
Schwab
Charles Schwab
ATR
Ugusta Corporate Centre
Perimeter Parkway
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Augusta
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Vogle
Pat Friday
Carolina Orthopedic Associates
Henry Crawford
Aiken Kmart
S. Gilmore Eaves, M.D
Heritage Square
Greg Montgomery
Amily
White Heritage Square
Rick’s Produce
Aiken Mall
SIZ
Miller Aiken
Amie
Sixth St
Watkins Cross
Augusta Civic Center
Stal
A.B
Ulli Zimmer
Bianca Schmitt
Walton Wa
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