Army recruiter weighs fat camp for overweight recruits
At Fort Jackson Maj. Gen. Thomas Bostick floated a slimming program alongside a new Ammy Prep School that helps recruits earn GEDs. He warned obesity could block future enlistments as the Defense Department seeks more troops and a steady flow of qualified applicants.
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Fort Jackson
Thomas Bostick
Army Recruiting Command
Bostick
Associated Press
Defense Department
Army
Marine Corps
Pentagon
Ed Nied
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Nied
Budget woes overshadow South Carolina Legislature
Lawmakers return to work amid a deep budget crisis with a billion dollars in cuts since July. Juvenile Justice faces possible federal court agreement issues as agencies brace for further reductions. Sentences note Toal's plan to fund salaries via fines and fees and list anticipated hearings with state departments and colleges.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Juvenile Justice Department
Supreme Court
Jean Toal
Toal
Bill Byars
Byars
House
U.S. District Court
EPA to study Carolinas coast for sustainable development
The Environmental Protection Agency will study coastlines of North and South Carolina to guide responsible growth. EPA officials in Hilton Head Island seek public input while focusing on ecosystems delivering clean air water and soil. the effort also covers Tampa Bay and Willamette River Basin areas and Midwest sites amid population pressures and climate change.
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Hilton Head Island
Environmental Protection Agency
North Carolina
South Carolina
Hilton Head
EPA
Dorsey Worthy
Office of Research and Development
Carolinas
Tampa Bay, Fla
Midwest
Oregon
Willamette River Basin
Police link street racing to crash at dealership
Columbia police say two men may have been street racing before a crash that sent one car onto parked vehicles at a dealership. No serious injuries were reported. Aaron Taylor and Wayne Golston, both charged with racing, with Taylor also charged with felony DUI.
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Columbia
Aaron Taylor
Wayne Golston
Taylor
Golston
Am I Crazy Local Contractor Offer Ends Soon
Local contractor advertises a bundled furnace and central air package claiming savings of at least 1400 over typical prices. The offer includes 58 units in four sizes, a $341 labor charge, free installation, and financing with no markup on interest.
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CSRA
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