End of Minibottles Near in South Carolina Liquor Reform
Editorial notes the 2006 shift to free-pour liquor in bars and restaurants with licenses in South Carolina. Voters approved the change, allowing either option, with minibottles still usable until inventories run out. Free-pour promises cheaper, potentially less potent drinks and fewer drunk driving incidents as SC joins the rest of the nation.
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South Carolina
Fatal shooting at Miami airport by air marshal
Investigators examine the fatal shooting of 44 year old Rubito Alpizar at Miami International Airport after he leapt from his seat aboard an American Airlines flight from Colombia to Miami. Alpizar was unarmed and described by witnesses as bipolar and off medication. The marshal reported not hearing his wife’s warning. the incident raises safety concerns for air travel.
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Miami International
Rigoberto Alpizar
U.S
American Airlines
Colombia
Miami
Alpizar
Former Major League Star Appears in Palm Beach Gardens Court
Jeff Rarendon, a former MLB all star, appeared in court in Palm Beach Gardens Florida on charges of robbing a jewelry store. He cited medication for low mood as a factor in his arrest.
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Jeff Reardon
Palm Beach Gardens
Fla
Reardon
Medications and mood: effects on behavior
Discussion notes how antidepressants raising serotonin can raise mood and lower inhibitions, possibly changing behavior. Warns signs to watch, especially in teens, and advises consulting a doctor to adjust dosage or switch meds. Mentions Prozac Paxil as examples.
Colunm remarks on Napier fire chief during Graniteville crisis
Sheriff responds to Napier's criticisms after the Graniteville chlorine release. He details the emergency response by G V W and other agencies, defends unified command, and accuses Napier of withholding outside help and hoarding equipment. He calls for a memorial and urges public safety collaboration.
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Graniteville
Cal
G-V-W
Phil Napier
Napier
Aiken County
Kmarts
Richland Avenue
Bush
World Trade Center
Ladies Auxiliary
South Carolina
Unified Command Center
Dwayne Courtney
Barry Eagerton
Rick Powell
David Ruth
Michael Frank
Barney Eagerton
North Augusta
Ment of Public Safety
Lee Wetherington
Aiken ‘County
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Homeland Security Needs Assessment Committee
Citzens
Phil [Napier
Aiken
Reader questions Graniteville grant use for county police cars
A letter to Rep. Roland Smith questions a 2005 grant used to buy county police vehicles in Aiken County and tied to the Graniteville chlorine disaster. The writer asks why the letter appeared after the November council meeting and calls for public input and transparency.
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Roland Smith
S.C
Phil Napier
Graniteville
Phil
Tina M. Bevington
Raniteville
Professionalism Shown by Builders Keith Schaffer and McNeil Plumbing
A family thanks Keith Schaffer and McNeil Plumbing after a faulty master bath valve caused a flood in their new home. The team responded immediately, removed water, helped relocate furniture, arranged hotel fallback, replaced carpet and doors, and coordinated complete repairs with ongoing updates.
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Keith Schaffer
McNeil Plumbing
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