House panel backs ban on gambling boats in South Carolina
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill to ban day cruise casino ships after a thirty minute debate. GOP Rep. John Hawkins urged stiffer action while Rep. John Graham Altman warned the coast would be polluted by gambling amid stronger interests. Senate and House leaders say votes are near, despite Little River residents praising ships for local fishing economy.
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Authorities seek culprit in oily sea bird incident
In Myrtle Beach area at least 50 seabirds washed ashore covered with a black oily substance. Officials, including OSHA and state natural resources, investigate possible crude oil exposure, while Coast Guard pilots search for ships that could have released the pollutant. Most birds survived after cleaning at aviaries.
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Florida man gets 33 years for drug crime
Randall White of Hollywood Florida received 400 months 33 years and four months in federal prison for his role in Greenville County s largest cocaine bust The 37 year old was sentenced by US District Judge William B Traxler and is not eligible for parole
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