State's Economic Upswing in February Highlights SC Gains
South Carolina's February indicators show broad employment strength and a lower unemployment rate, with 4,300 more non agricultural jobs seasonally adjusted. Textiles and durable manufacturing add jobs while weekly hours and earnings slip and new car registrations fall. eight generally coincident indicators rise, six fall, two unchanged.
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South Carolina
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College of Business Administration
State Employment Security Commission
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Saluda Seeks Funds For Bell Trial Fees
Saluda County faces a multiphase cost for Larry Gene Bell's murder trial, totaling about 520,000 including juror sequestration, lodging, meals, bailiffs, and supplies. Officials warn the bill exceeds the county budget and may require tapping surplus funds to cover the 14 jurors' room and board and related expenses.
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Larry Gene Bell
Sharon Faye
Shari” Smith
Mary Brown
Berkeley County
Bell
Miss Smith
Lexington County
Saluda County
Saluda
Moncks Corner
Alfred V. Coleman
Brown
Crime Poll Shows Fears Are About Violent Crime
The University of South Carolina survey shows fewer than three of four citizens feel as concerned about personal safety as five years ago, down from 77.9 percent last year. The poll also finds 86 percent think violent criminals should get longer sentences, while 79 percent favor stricter penalties for violent crimes over nonviolent ones. Blacks show higher fear levels than whites and greater avoidance after dark.
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University of South Carolina
College of Criminal Justice At
South Carolina
College of Criminal Justice
Gene Stephens
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Theodore Back In Senate After Traffic Accident
Senator Nick Theodore, 57, returns to the South Carolina Senate after a March 27 crash that left him with a broken jaw and broken ribs. He expects a ticket but has not yet been cited. Theodore plans a May debate with opponent Jim Barber and aims to have braces off by mid May.
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Theodore
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Greenville
Jim Barber
Cathy Murphy
South Carolina
Children's Bureau
State Department of Social Services
Myrtle Beach
Sen. J.M
Bud” Long
Harry
House panel backs 3 year suspension for felony DUI
Columbia AP A driver convicted of felony drunken driving would automatically lose his license for three years under legislation passed by the House Judiciary Committee. Felony DUI carries injury or death and the measure increases suspensions from six months for a first offense and one year for a second. The panel also approved a bill to allow lawsuits against employers firing workers who file workers compensation claims and amended election laws to aid overseas soldiers with absentee ballots 90 days before elections. The ballot allows a blank allot to vote a straight party ticket.
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House Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
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Arthur
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House
Palmer Freeman
York
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