Citadel plan to admit women faces legal challenge
Charleston lawyers argue The Citadel plan to bar pregnant cadets and restrict women’s dorm access violates civil rights. The DOJ joined the challenge as three women are expected to enroll when classes begin August 24. Attorneys seek a court ruling to end the all male policy and retain case jurisdiction for five years.
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Upstate Hospital Merger Raises Health Plan Concerns
The AGS System would unite Greenville Hospital System Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and Anderson Area Medical Center. The merger awaits federal antitrust clearance and outcomes of pending lawsuits. Critics fear limited plan choices while supporters cite potential lower costs through admin consolidation and bulk purchasing.
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Pay raises delay fuels Trooper pay dispute in South Carolina
Pay raises worth over 250000 for 111 South Carolina troopers are stalled amid a clash between Public Safety Director Boykin Rose and Gov. David Beasley. Beasley says Rose is mismanaging. Rose claims budget holds. Troopers threaten lawsuits and seek back pay for tenure based raises and higher ranks.
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Missing Drug Money Sparks SLED Probe in Abbeville
Abbeville Police report confiscated $10,000 from a drug arrest. SLED says $2,900 is unaccounted as investigators probe whether money was stolen or miscounted. Police Chief Robin Rucker requested the inquiry several weeks ago.
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