Debate over outlawing video gambling in South Carolina
Lawmakers clash over a proposed ban on video gambling with filibusters and threats of a statewide vote. Senator Ryberg leads anti gambling faction, citing Joy Baker, a 10 day old death, as rallying proof against the industry while Gov Beasley calls video gambling a cancer. The House backs the ban.
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Joy Baker
Joy
David Beasley
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Savannah River Site supporters rally for plutonium missions
Tomia John Lindsey of Westinghouse Savannah River Company outlined 1.6 billion in savings if the three missions stay at the site. Community groups including Aiken Metro Augusta and Columbia County sign postcards pledging support as SC GA leaders push to influence the Secretary of Energy with a public signing at Augusta Mall.
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Savannah River Company
Lindsey
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Columbia County
Midland Valley Chambers of Commerce
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Secretary of Energy
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Sunshine from1a tures Celebrity Race at USCA
The Harness Race features sulky pulling celebrities including Mayor Fred Cavanaugh Linda Blake Dr Blanche Premo Hopkins and Tak Aoki with USCA Pep Band. Proceeds fund USCA Pacer Club scholarships awards banquet and operating costs. Railside parking packages 60 first row 35 second row four tickets. General admission 6 adults 3 children.
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Fred Cavanaugh
Linda Blake
Aiken Produce
Blanche Premo-Hopkins
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Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Desperate Shooting Spree Shocks School Community
A teenage boy admitted breaking into his grandfather’s home stealing three rifles four handguns and other guns. He claimed to fired at a car but cannot recall details. Motive described as to scare classmates amid a deadly incident at a school. Counselors aided students as rumors and fear spread through the campus.
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Hhe
Ice Cream Heist Hits Wilkins Township Shop
A thief with a freezer truck stole 75 three‑gal tubs of gourmet ice cream worth 15000 from Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream and Yogurt in Wilkins Township near Pittsburgh. The owner noted a burglar alarm was discussed but the shop left it uninstalled.
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Emack & Bolio’s
Wilkins Township
Pittsburgh
Pete Zafris
Zafris
Boy shoots at California principal in school courtyard
A 14 year old boy fired a pistol at principal Matteo Rizzo after being sent home from Daly City school. The shot missed. the gun was later found in a bush. Police say the youth admitted shooting and faces juvenile attempted murder and weapon charges.
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Daly City
Calif
Matteo Rizzo
Rizzo
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