Wreck Leads to Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash in Wagener Area
Three men from the Wagener-Salley area drove a black Mustang north on Hollow Creek Road at high speed and lost control while attempting to pass. The car rolled into a parked Thunderbird, then hit a Dodge pickup, flipped, and burst into flames. The Mustang and Dodge burned. other vehicles were heavily damaged. Wrecked vehicles and flames prompted assistance to free and tend to victims.
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Confidence in Economy Edges Higher as Jobs Stabilize
The Conference Board reports improved consumer sentiment amid stabilizing employment and easing rate declines. Stocks rose early on Wall Street before late tax-loss selling trimmed gains, with the Dow at 10,137 and Nasdaq at 1,987. The index, based on 5,000 households, compares to 1985 as a base of 100, with November the lowest since January 1994.
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Lexington officials tighten rules after turkey shoot death
Columbia Lexington County officials seek stricter turkey shoot rules after a Gilbert man was killed at a shooting range on November 24. Sheriff James Metts says Riley Jeffcoat Jr. was killed in a dispute over bringing a pistol. Authorities propose set closing times and limiting alcohol.
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South Carolina faced budget cuts and recession impact in 2001
The state endured repeated budget cuts totaling $500 million in the current cycle, with revenues missing forecasts and a 4 percent agency cut. Over 400 state workers were laid off as jobs, textile plants, and factories shuttered. The unemployment rate rose from 3.6 percent to 5.3 percent in a year, while tourism and security measures were stressed by September 11. The Hunley excavation and new school report cards marked efforts to recover, yet drought and weak finances lingered.
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