SRS boosts economy and jobs across eight counties
The Savannah River Site study shows a 1.52 billion dollar impact on eight counties including Aiken, Columbia, Richmond and Barnwell. WSRC notes wages rise despite downsizing while Seps employees total 13,854 with 7,370 in Aiken County, and the site supported about 42,700 jobs in 1998-99.
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Tobacco payout shocks industry in Florida ruling
After a two year trial a jury ruled the tobacco industry must pay 145 billion dollars in punitive damages to Florida smokers. The verdict came after less than five hours of deliberation and sent stock prices of five companies lower on the news.
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Verdicts Hit Tobacco Giants In Record Payouts
Dan Webb laments, while nicotine firms face a landmark ruling. Philip Morris ordered to pay 73.96 billion, RJ Reynolds 36.28 billion, and Brown & Williamson 17.59 billion, with appeals likely delaying any immediate industry impact.
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Jury clears feds in Branch Davidian deaths case
An advisory jury found the government not responsible for the deaths of 80 Branch Davidians during the 1993 standoff. The federal judge will deliver the final verdict, with deliberations lasting about 2 1/2 hours in the $675 million wrongful-death suit brought by survivors and relatives. The judge may issue a ruling in August, considering if federal agents fired at the Davidians at the siege’s end.
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South Carolina School Violence Drops Amid Reporting Shifts
Public schools in South Carolina saw a sharp fall in aggravated assaults and weapons crimes in the 1999-2000 year, with 412 assaults down 43.1 percent from 724 the year before, while drug offenses and liquor violations rose. data vary due to evolving reporting methods and category changes.
Crime statistics show declines in assaults and weapons offenses
Crime stats report 1412 aggravated assaults down 43.1 percent and 18 860 weapon violations down 13.7 percent across schools under a modern, computerized system. Aiken public safety chief Pete Frommer notes more officers in middle and high schools while Mrs. Tenenbaum stresses every weapon in schools is too many. State officials began electronic data collection this year, speeding up release ahead of schedule.
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MTV Road Rules visit in Aiken boosts local family club
MTV's Road Rules taped a segment in Aiken in February as contestants played guardians for multiple children. Kim England, president of the Aiken Mothers of Twins chapter, says MTV contacted the group to participate and the Brum baugh home hosted the shoot.
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