Rose amassed arsenal before suspension by state chief
Associated Press reports Public Safety Director Boykin Rose, now suspended, bought more than 53000 on machine guns night vision gear and high powered shotguns for the Highway Patrol. State law assigns most duties to SLED. Critics say the weapons suit riot control not road policing and raise questions about overreach and misused funds. Gov Beasley ordered a probe into grants and management.
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Associated Press
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Uprising causes heavy damage at Allendale prison
Charleston reports an uprising at Allendale Correctional Institution caused an estimated 250000 in damage as inmates jammed locks broke windows and ripped plumbing and wiring. Authorities say 32 inmates sustained minor injuries after about 300 inmates sparked the incident amid complaints over stricter security and head counts. Order was restored in about 45 minutes.
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Allendale Correctional Institution
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Crabbers seek tougher rules to protect South Carolina crab industry
Charleston fishermen urge stricter regulations to curb out-of-state competition harming a 4.4 million dollar blue crab trade. Jerry Gault, president of the SC Crab Industry Association, says nonresidents harvest South Carolina crabs and ship them elsewhere, with 158 association members worried about nonresident licenses and residency on license applications.
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South Carolina Crab Industry Association
State regains AAA credit rating
South Carolina’s credit rating is restored to AAA by Standard & Poor’s on Tuesday, after years at AA-plus following overspending in 1990s. The rating lowers borrowing costs, with Treasurer Richard Eckstrom noting about $8 million in extra interest had been paid. Governor Beasley called the move a source of pride for the state’s improving economy and finances.
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