Riley Lifts Statewide Outdoor Burning Ban in SC
The South Carolina governor lifted the outdoor burning ban after the Forestry Commission requested a pause to repair damaged equipment. Foresters say a dry spell has dried forests, fueling nearly 3,000 fires that have burned over 35 thousand acres, with officials noting many fires were set.
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South Carolina Forestry Commission
Walterboro
Dean Carson
Commission
Charles Moore
Richard W
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Riley
State Forestry Commission
Beggie Truesdale
Bill Keeps Parole Change From Easing Prison Policy
Gov. Riley's aide says amendments to a corrections bill do not weaken it, keeping a parity shift allowing parole after one quarter served. The former plan set one third. lawmakers suggested delaying eligibility to January 1, 1984. Critics Norma Russell and Nikki Setzler opposed the parole timeline change.
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Senate
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Parole Board
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Lexington County
Norma Russell
Nikki Setzler
Couple questioned over bid rigging after restitution
Columbia AP reports South Carolina Highway Commissioner Paul Cobb distanced himself from condoning bid rigging yet saw no issue with awarding $831000 resurfacing contracts to Dickerson Group Inc of Monroe North Carolina after the firm pleaded guilty to bid manipulation on about 8 million in projects. Dickerson officials agreed to pay 800000 in restitution and cooperate with further investigations.
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S.C
Paul Cobb
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State Highway Commission
Dickerson Group Inc
Monroe
N.C
Dickerson
South Carolina
Lawmakers Lift $2,500 Cap on State Employee Raises
In Columbia, Rep. David Hawkins led a House vote to remove a $2,500 raise ceiling for state workers, arguing that higher salaries attract top instructors and competitive talent. The measure passed 60 to 34, amid budget changes and debates over merit raises and personnel cuts.
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Spartanburg
David Hawkins
Hawkins
Medical University of South Carolina
House
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Derkeley
Archibald
University of South Carolina
Simpson
Jean Toal
D-Richland
Peach Growers Face Very Critical Period
South Carolina peach growers fear a late frost could devastate early blooms amid a risky period before March ends. Grower Robert Scruggs recalled 1964 losses, while officials caution prolonged freezing below 25 degrees for hours could trim yields. Some frost damage has already appeared in the upstate, with certain early varieties affected.
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Reidsville
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Johnston
South Carolina Peach Council Promotion Board
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Yance
Gwen Bullman
Cash Orchard
Cowpens
Richard Jesse
State Department of Agriculture
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