Old school buses lack safety features. state eyeing replacement
More than 15 percent of South Carolina’s 5 651 school buses lack 44 of 45 required safety items, with 890 built before 1986. Education officials urge a replacement cycle to phase out buses after 15 years or 250 000 miles, costing about 44.5 million in year one rising to 35 million by year six. State Rep Joel Lourie notes concerns. Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum supports safer fleets.
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Alcoa to keep water flow past September 15 deadline
Alcoa agrees to continue releasing water from four Yadkin River dams in North Carolina, ensuring Pee Dee River system supply through at least November despite the CP and L agreement ending September 15. Officials warn drought could drain lakes and push flows lower if dry conditions persist.
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