Insurance rate hike sought for South Carolina homeowners
The Insurance Services Office asked the South Carolina Insurance Department at a hearing to approve an 11.2 percent rate increase for homeowners. The group estimates about 4 percent of SC homeowners would be affected and seeks a $100 deductible from the current $50.
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South Carolina Drug Education Needs Quadrupled Funding
Sen Ralph Gasque told a State House hearing that South Carolina must raise drug education funding to 1 million dollars annually. State agencies urged continued funding and noted long term evaluation will be necessary. They discussed therapy for prisoners and aftercare services as vital, with methadone aiding withdrawal but not curing addiction. The center near Columbia reports a 40-60 addict to alcoholic ratio, down from 20-80.
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Ralph Gasque
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Five Plead Guilty in $96,000 Trousers Theft Case
Five defendants pleaded guilty in a federal case involving the theft of an interstate shipment of 11,983 Levi Strauss trousers valued at 96 thousand dollars. Sentences ranged from 15 years to probation. several defendants receive prison terms and probation with parole eligibility. James Thomas Vineyard of Knoxville awaits sentencing as he recovers in hospital.
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Spartanburg
Albert Eugene Burns
Haleyville
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Johnny Lee Mathis
Wofford Matthis
Five die in Florence truck car collision with twins among victims
In Florence a car swerved into a heavy tanker truck killing five of nine aboard. Victims include 15 year old twins John and Don James and 16 year old Gary Gee and 15 year old Michael. Four others are hospitalized in critical condition. The truck was owned by R L Jordan Oil and driven by Charles Reeves of Pineville. In separate note, Wofford College gets 10000 and South Carolina State College 201651 federal grants for research and education programs.
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Don James
Gary Gee
Michael
Quince McCallister
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Melvin James
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Johnny Ruth
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R. L. Jordan Oil Co
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Charles E. Reeves
Pineville, N.C
Daniel Acquires Goldston Transfer Inc in Diversifying Move
Daniel International Corp announces agreement to acquire all stock of Goldston Transfer Inc Eden North Carolina a transport leasing firm expanding Daniels diversification beyond construction sources say the deal broadens the company’s transportation and logistics footprint.
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Daniel International Corp
Goldston Transfer, Inc
Eden
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Aiken Standard Contact and Pricing Details
Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except weekends from Aiken SC. Post Office Box 456 124 Rutland Drive. Rates shown include per week by carrier 1 7 monthly 22 08 by year and various mail options. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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