Road Paving Powers Reorganized After Court Ruling
Transportation panel in 46 counties reorganizes duties after Supreme Court bars state funding for road construction. Bell faces eligibility questions but is affirmed as chair under contract. Talatha Farms residents urge priority for Wesson Bra sham and Sore streets with real road improvements and utility repairs.
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Supreme Court
Bell
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Transportation Committee
Attorney General’s Office
Paul Quiller
Johnny
Henry Cook
Talatha Farms
Columbia
Cook
Wesson, Brasham
Sore Streets
South Carolina Patrol Cracks Down on Seat Belt Violations
South Carolina Highway Patrol issued 752 citations during a Child Passenger Safety Week crackdown, more than double the usual weekly total. Troopers cited parents for not buckling kids or using child safety seats, with a $25 fine unless waived on proof of seat purchase. Spartanburg County led with 40 citations.
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Columbia
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Lou Fontana
South Carolina
Col
A.T. Morris
Spartanburg
Parent seeks justice after assault report stirs school concern
A mother says her son began wetting the bed on December 2 and that she faced a lack of evidence as the principal told her the case would require further investigation. She appeals for guidance as board chair Dr John B Bradley notes the board is not an investigative body and directs her to Dr Brooks.
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John B. Bradley
Brooks
Gambling Boat Set To Sail With Video Poker In Lowcountry
The Queen of Hearts tourist paddle boat plans a March 3 start off the South Carolina coast carrying 62 video poker and blackjack machines. Operators will separate rooms to house machines, amid debate by SC lawmakers over eight machines per location and enforcement questions from the state revenue department.
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Columbia
Savannah Waterway Restaurant Inc
Queen of Hearts
Speen
South Carolina
Savannah
Michael Mims
Mims
Wes Hayes
Drock Hill
State Revenue Department
Holly Cork
Hilton Head Island
David Thomas
Greenville
Jim Hodges
Lancaster
Revenue Department
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Hoover Trusses, Inc
Robert Bell
The
Associated Press
Demetri
Ey & Sy
Union St
Park Ave
Ton Nie
Bellsouth
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