Michelin expansion eyed for Lexington County earthmover tire plant
Michelin SA plans to expand its Lexington County earthmover tire plant west of Columbia to add capacity amid strong demand. Chairman Edouard Michelin cited supply gaps and oil sand needs, while noting no timetable or size was announced. The site employs about 256 people and is part of a broader global expansion.
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South Carolina Prepares for Primary Seat Belt Law
Law enforcement officials across South Carolina gear up for a new statewide seat belt law set to take effect Friday. The primary law allows pulls for suspected belt nonuse, with a $25 fine that does not affect driving records or insurance. Public safety efforts focus on education, not mass ticketing, with multilingual PSAs and planned news conferences in Columbia and other cities.
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Lawmakers eye computerized state exams in South Carolina
State lawmakers propose a House bill to move annual tests to computers for elementary and middle school students. An adaptive online format would speed results, better gauge student needs, and reduce paper use. The plan includes seeking vendor proposals and assessing school technology readiness.
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