Senators Enter DHEC Hospital Squabble over Heart Services
A bill in the South Carolina Senate would let Aiken Regional perform open heart surgery without a Certificate of Need from DHEC. Sens. Moore and Ryberg file the measure arguing DHEC politicized the issue and should serve community health needs in Aiken.
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Tommy) Moore
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Kerrigan endorsements remain strong despite ice mishap
Nancy Kerrigan has secured a multimillion-dollar deal with Walt Disney and ongoing Reebok support, with analysts saying her endorsement value remains high regardless of Olympic performance. Tonya Harding faces limited prospects due to negative associations, though some experts see possible future opportunities.
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Federal ruling challenges Dorchester county delegation system
A federal judge barred the Dorchester legislative delegation from filling a school board vacancy, citing potential equal protection violations if outside county members participate. The decision signals potential end for a system where any county resident-legislator wields local governance power, despite uneven district populations. Senator Mike Rose helped bring the suit.
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Lawmakers Field Angry Calls On Home Schooling
Dr Steve Suits and his wife educate their children at home in Spartanburg after pulling them from public schools three years ago. More than 1300 concerned callers urged Rep Bob Inglis to oppose a certification requirement for teachers. He says the federal role in education should stay out.
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Spartanburg
Suits
Bob Inglis
R-S.c
California
South Carolina
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D-Calif
Inglis
Sheriff and Captain Sued Over Rights Violation Probe
Aiken County Sheriff Howard Sellers and Capt. Jody Rowland are defendants in a federal civil rights suit filed in Columbia. The Macks claim the officials violated Sheryl Mack's First Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights by accusing her of pornography affiliation and harming her business reputation while she sought store membership. The case is represented by Columbia attorney G White III.
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U.S. District Court
Columbia
Georgia
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Nathan Mack
G White III
Macks
Community tips and names for local news tips line
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Grice's Butcher Shop Passes To New Owner In February
Grice's Butcher Shop on Pine Log Road in Aiken will be taken over by Ted Groomes on February 28 as Hastings Grice and his wife Mary retire after 48 years. Grice promises no change in service or quality and notes he has trained Groomes since high school.
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