Storm Damage Tally Reaches 11 Million in South Carolina
Widespread losses across South Carolina from a winter storm reach up to 11.2 million dollars with Horry County accounting for over 9 million. Upstate counties report no totals yet while coast areas recover from salt damage and power outages affecting tens of thousands. Utilities report about 2 000 outages on Wednesday night and most power restored by nightfall as rain begins to wash away salt. Damage spans numerous counties including Horry Allen dale Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Beaufort Berkeley Cherokee Chester Clarendon Dillon Greenwood Lexington McCormick Marion Orangeburg Saluda Union Williamsburg.
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Horry County
Joe Farmer
State Emergency Preparedness Division
Upstate
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
Santee Cooper
Sce&g
Brian Duncan
Duke Power Co
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Allendale
Bamberg
Barnwell
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Williamsburg
School plans split campus into quiet and active wings
North representatives and staff proposed a two-wing school with a quiet study wing and a noisy activity wing for physical education and music. Plans show two access roads, parking for 80 cars, a basketball court, soccer field, football field with track, nature study front area, media center, interior courtyard, softball field, tech and science labs, seating for 920, and bids to be sought for a 1995-96 opening.
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Lawmaker Pushes Alternatives to Exit Exam for ESL Student
Rep. Huff advances a temporary measure to allow alternatives to the written exit exam for students with English as a second language. He cites a named student who has excelled despite language barriers and pledges permanent legislation. The proposal aims to grant a diploma or certificate based on nonwritten assessments in this budget year.
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Rep. Huff
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Legislator Supports Tax Plan Despite Population Impact Question
Rep Huff cites data claiming the bill does not affect more than half the population, aligning with Rules Committee Chairman Rep McTeer that it bypasses the normal introduction and hearing process. Critics note division on the technical interpretation of the law.
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Doug McTeer
Rules Committee
Huff
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