Opposition to video poker stalls in Aiken and Greene County
Rebirth from Greene and Aiken County Councilman Joel Randall mark ongoing resistance to video poker. Randall failed to win planning commission support for rezoning District 6 to curb large scale operations and 150 foot setbacks. They accuse state lawmakers of permitting gambling and cite revenue figures while warning of social decay and crime.
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Fulbright scholar studies African farming and ties to US south
Patrick H. Robinson of Graniteville receives a Fulbright grant to study farming practices in three villages in Africa. He contrasts monocropping with mixed vegetables and grains, plans interviews and comparative work, and hopes to share insights with family. Robinson, Clemson and UT graduate, mentions cultural ties and possible future teaching or foundation work.
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Grammy Wins For Clapton And Babyface In Shared Record Of The Year
The British guitarist and the smooth R&B producer each took three Grammys including record of the year for Change the World. Clapton performed the track in the John Travolta film Phenomenon, earning best male pop vocal while Babyface produced and tied a record with 12 nominations. Both collected awards in their core categories, with Babyface also in the running for best R&B song Exhale Shoop Shoop and Clapton winning best rock instrumental for a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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Critics say revenue rules could drive out operators
Critics warn South Carolina video poker regulation connecting machines to a state computer may force mom and pop operators to shut down older units. The plan aims to track all takings, with potential tax enforcement, but industry voices fear a widespread shakeout as many machines lack the required technology.
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Sandy Baker
Cowpens
Vicki Ringer
South Carolina
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Collins Entertainment
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Alton Holcombe
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Aiken program promotes teen seat belt use and safety
AIKEN tromia gram encourages young riders to wear seat belts and education for teenage drivers to reduce head and spinal injuries. The city offers support to educate teens about driving safely and encourage them to speak up about dangerous driving by friends. The Aiken Public Safety Dept will issue decals for bedrooms of people with disabilities, via TriDevelopment Center, to identify those needing emergency assistance. Emily Towler notes city support has expanded services and quality for people with disabilities in the area.
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Scddsn Commission
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