Training A Trooper In South Carolina Academy
Cathy Norman and three peers become permanent highway patrol troopers after rigorous training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Recruits endure intense running, CPR, firearm use, self defense and policy study while instructors stress preparedness. A tough screening process includes field investigations, aptitude tests, home visits, credit checks and neighbor interviews to judge character before appointment.
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Cathy Norman
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Norman
Highway Department
Gregory McClendon
Ricky D. Swink
David A. Perry
McClendon
Highway Patrol
Perry
National Guard
Academy
William H. Harvey
Clyde Collins
Riley Calls For Relaxing Of Blue Laws South Carolina
Governor Riley proposes Sunday sales from 1 pm to 6 pm with strict enforcement and no alcohol sales changes. He backs a five hour window to slow commerce one day weekly, citing public consensus and a potential local option if needed. Lawmakers warn of enforcement limits and guard rights of employees who refuse Sunday work.
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Riley
General Assembly
Islation
Hayes
Bill Branton
Dorchester
Branton
John Hayes
York
No Beer Sales At State Fair
The South Carolina State Fair will ban beer sales this fall as part of a $1 million facelift plan including a new entrance livestock arena landscaping and Seawell's restaurant. Officials say the prohibition aims to protect the fair image and may become permanent after this year.
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Columbia
Seawell’s
State Fair Association
Bundle Up Tonight Weather Outlook
Tonight temperatures dip to the mid 20s with north winds up to 10 mph. Tomorrow rises to near 50 with sunny skies. The weekend looks mostly sunny with highs in the low 50s.
Newborn at White House Addition Prompts Club Talk
John White spoke to the Graniteville Exchange Club about his new grand son born Tuesday night weighing 10 pounds 3 ounces. The baby arrived to a five foot tall mother in a natural birth as the family awaits the baby’s first days.
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White House
John White
Graniteville Exchange Club
Gas prices in Aiken higher than regional rivals
Aiken motorists face gas near 1.03 dollars for regular with unleaded around 1.10. Compared areas like Valhalla and parts of North Carolina show lower prices, while a Carolina Motor Club official cites a less competitive market in Aiken as a factor. Gas futures suggest prices should fall, despite local resistance to decline.
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Aiken
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Valhalla
Washington
Carolina Motor Club
Quinton Anderson
Motor Club
Anderson
Hilton Head
Monopoly Turns 50 in Salem Celebration
Monopoly marked its 50th birthday in Salem with a Parker Brothers ceremony as executives and workers sang Happy Birthday while the conveyor belt produced deluxe 35 commemorative editions of the real estate trading game. Richard Stearns said the game embodies the American dream of rags to riches and people still chase wealth through its chance and property moves.
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Salem
Mass
Monopoly
Parker Brothers
Richard Stearns
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Larry W. Mixson
Sgt. Harvey
S.C. Highway Patrol
David Perry
Phil Jones
M. Cathy Norman
Richland Avenue
Paula B. Daniel
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