Hamm calls 50 percent local rate jump claim unsubstantiated
South Carolina consumer advocate Steve Hamm describes the prediction of a 50 percent rise in local phone rates after AT&T divestiture as wild and unsubstantiated. He argues regulators should demand evidence, notes the court questioned whether a subsidy ever existed, and says local rates are shown to contribute to Southern Bell’s return in South Carolina.
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Columbia
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
South Carolina
Steve Hamm
Hamm
At&t
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
FCC
Chief Justice Fights Permanent Appellate Court in South Carolina
Chief Justice J Woodrow Lewis says he will support the interim six member appeals court set to start Sept 1 to clear a backlog, but will continue opposing a permanent appellate court. He notes uncertainty about future litigation trends and the court’s long term needs. The surge in Supreme Court docket since 1970 is cited by the clerk’s office.
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Columbia
South Carolina
J. Woodrow Lewis
Court of Appeals
Lewis
Greenville
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Bank Manager Loses 97 Pounds on Hunger Free Plan
Gloria Little, bank branch manager, loses 97 pounds and reduces waist from 44 to 29 inches through Nutri/System Weight Loss Medical Centers. She credits medical supervision, no hunger plan, rapid meals, and weekly behavior classes for lasting change and renewed energy. The program includes a Weightminder computer, physician oversight, and maintenance support. Gloria urges others to try Nutri/System for an easier path to weight loss.
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Gloria Little
Gloria
Nutri/ System
Center
Nutri/System
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Aiken Stores
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Mitchell Center
Whiskey Rd
Augusta
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Augusta National
Columbia Rd
Martinez
Kroger
Dexter
Shoemakers
America
Leverett's Shoes
Whiskey
Don Davis
Nutri System
Rich Plaza
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