South Carolina legislator proposes underage militiamen can drink
South Carolina Rep. Fletcher Smith introduces a bill to allow drinking for under 21 service members, arguing that training and maturity warrant beer access. He cites a 20-year-old Marine returning from Iraq and notes federal law already sets the age at 21.
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South Carolina
Iraq
Fletcher Smith
U.S
Greenville Democrat
Fort Jackson
Army
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Karen Soule
Air Force Tech
Kevin Williams
Shaw Air Force Base
Sumter
Williams
Shaw
Emile Stevens
South Carolina House Advances Immigration Reform Bill
The House approved a bill to require employer verification, bar illegal immigrants from public colleges, and create a felony for hiding or transporting illegal workers. Exemptions cover homeless shelters and domestic violence victims. Critics say penalties are weak and could aid contractors. House seeks Senate passage amid federal inaction.
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South Carolina
Senate
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House
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House Judiciary
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U.S. Congress
Three Clemson students charged after freshman death
Three Sigma Nu fraternity members at Clemson University face alcohol related misdemeanors after 18 year old Benjamin Garrison Sprague died from alcohol poisoning at an off campus party. One student is charged with using a fake ID and underage beer possession.
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Clemson University
Benjamin Garrison Sprague
Chrissy Adams
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Fatemity
Sigma Nu
Wes
Adams
Sprague
Ben
Prague
Oconee County
Clemson
Robin Denny
Jehn Patel
Spartanburg
Matthew Rinckel
Lynchburg
M Addison Kerr
Atlanta
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