South Carolina lottery debate draws religious dispute
The House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee heard pro and con arguments on two bills to place a state lottery on the ballot. Religious groups warned of moral erosion while supporters said residents already buy tickets out of state. No vote was taken.
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Principals Clash Over School Bus Costs and Moves
In Aiken County, Sally Bigger of Cities in Schools defends Freedman as a last chance for troubled students while principals consider budget cuts. They favor mileage for staff, abolishing attendance lines, and delaying hires until attendance data. Concerns about disrupting students and district impact are voiced by Joe Padget and others.
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Hollings Nominates Kneece For South Carolina Rural Post
Senator Hollings asks President Clinton to appoint J P Kneece Jr 66 former Farm Bureau Insurance manager to direct the Regional Rural Development office in Aiken The post handles rural development loans grants water sewer projects small business and community facilities Kneece a former Aiken County Farm Supply owner and former safety engineer is joined by other nominees including Laurie Lawson for ASCS state director and five committee members James Frazier Dorothy Patterson T Ed Garrison Tom Trantham and Robert Battle list their farming and state service roles.
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Darlington
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Anderson
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Ware Shoals
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Nichols
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Williamson Wins School Board Seat Amid Local Election Debate
Mrs. Williamson captured School Board Seat 1 with 1,084 votes to four opponents’ 467, a 67 percent margin, while Toole warned parties to reform finances or face third party backlash. Local officials praised Williamson’s focus on constituents and fiscal responsibility amid bond issue tensions and a road maintenance fee controversy.
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Judge Howell Seeks Seat on Six-Judge Appeals Court
Bar vacancy opens after Judge Alexander M. Sanders left for the University of Charleston. Rep. Huff denounces the screening panel as elitist and biased, claiming payback and star chamber overtones. Other candidates include Chuck Simmons, Judge Carol Connor, Ben Hagood, and Greenville master-in-equity.
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Ryan's Eyes Small Casual Chain Buy in Growth Plan
Ryan's Family Steak Houses Inc aims to acquire a small casual dining chain of five to 10 restaurants and split the firm into wholly owned subsidiaries. Chairman Charles Way told over 150 shareholders at the annual meeting in Greer that development is in early stages and no time frame exists for a purchase.
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Rollo Faces Ongoing Litigation After 1991 Ethics Case
Order Rollo says further legal action will follow the 1991 ethics probe. He notes about $7,000 remains unpaid. The ethics commission had cited him over an award for Jackson town hall work linked to his son Leon. The case included a grand jury indictment and a mayoral defeat in 1991, with probationary suspension by Gov. Campbell.
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Driver Koenig faces trial over fatal jaywalking dispute
Prosecutor Dick Harpootlian said Koenig drove carelessly and did not slow after hitting Thurmond, killing a young girl. Police estimated 40 to 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. Koenig’s attorney argued Thurmond jaywalked and had the right of way.
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Thurmond
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School funding options outline millage and cost effects
The notes compare four funding plans for funds and athletic and band equipment. Option two backed by Hickson raises millage 5.9 and adds a salary step for all employees while dropping a 1.7 percent raise. yearly owner cost on a 50 000 home is 11.80. Option one keeps both increases with a 9.6 millage rise and costs 19.20. Option three increases millage 4.8 to grant a teacher step and costs 9.60. Option four halts 14 mobile classrooms for 708 students, raises millage 3.3 but leaves a 935000 deficit with cost 6.60.
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