Video gambling linked to crime rate study finds correlation
A Justice Fellowship study argues crime rises with more video poker machines. Fairfield, Dillon, and Saluda counties show high crime rates and many machines, while Spartanburg County reports increases in armed robberies at poker venues. Critics call the study unfounded. store owners warn against cash vulnerabilities.
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Justice Fellowship
Chuck Colson
Fairfield County
Dillon County
Pickens County
Saluda County
South Carolina
Michael Gunn
Dwight Drake
Spartanburg
Bill Coffey
Coffey
Lawmakers Near End Of Session In South Carolina
Lawmakers return to the Statehouse to wrap up this year’s business. They will elect three circuit judges and a master in equity, pass the zero tolerance drunk driving bill, review Beasley vetoes, and finalize a $4.9 billion budget with college scholarships and tuition credits.
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Columbia
Statehouse
David Beasley
Beasley
House
Senate
Anti tobacco proposal faces church in Charlotte
Delegates at the Presbyterian Church (U S A) General Assembly in Charlotte consider a proposal to outlaw cigarette vending machines and impose a high tax on packs. The 210th assembly runs through Saturday with 564 commissioners debating issues on doctrine and discipline. Dr Marilyn Washburn of Atlanta helped draft the resolution.
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Charlotte Convention Center
Marilyn Washburn
Atlanta
Garden halls and ponds invite visitors to a tranquil yard retreat
Visitors are welcomed to explore garden halls, ponds, and fountains at a local venue. The site highlights a large selection of garden statuary and encourages turning outdoor spaces into peaceful retreats for people and nature.
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