Union County Tops SC Jobless Rate in November
Union County records 25.2 percent unemployment in November the highest in South Carolina, reflecting a textile industry downturn amid automation. Mayor James Blackwood notes a community spirit as mills cut output and layoffs rise, with 600 workers remaining at Torrington Co. and Milliken two mills closed in 1982.
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UNION
Union County
South Carolina
James Blackwood
Spence Candler
Employment Security Commission
Spartanburg
Greenville
Candler
Blackwood
Stan Sewell
Carlisle Finishing Co
Sewell
Milliken & Co
Milliken
Torrington Co
Paul Love
Torrington
Wide Open Demo Senate Race In South Carolina
The 1984 Senate race in South Carolina is seen as wide open for Democrats though Republican Sen. Strom Thurmond seems likely to run again. Democratic leaders say no strong candidates have emerged, with Gov. Dick Riley viewed as the strongest potential foe if he chooses to run.
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Greenville
South Carolina
Strom Thurmond
Democratic Party
Bryan Dorn
Dorn
Thurmond
Don Fowler
Dick Riley
Riley
Designer Genes Beneficial Doctor Warns of Dangers
Dr John Harvin a 65 year old Columbia pediatrician says genetic engineering offers huge benefits but warns of risks as he serves on the Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee of the National Institutes of Health. He notes the panel aims to prevent dangerous missteps while guiding future research.
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Columbia
John Harvin
Harvin
Ional
Ieek
National Institute of Health
Bethesda
Columbia Medical
Hearings On Southern Bell Phone Rate Increase Begin
Public Service Commission hearings start on Southern Bell’s request for an 87.6 million dollar rate rise for about 750,000 South Carolina customers. Bonded 76 million already in effect, with a 3.35 dollar monthly residential increase and 6.10 dollar for business.
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Public Service Commission
Southern Bell
South Carolina
PSC
Dick Riley
Harry Marsh
Marsh
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Bradberry
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