Reapportionment Fight Could Cost Over Half Million
Lawmakers warn legal fees for court drawn reapportionment plans may exceed 500000 with estimates suggesting the total could rise further. Senator Moore and Representative Smith condemn the process as partisan and costly while federal judges’ plans closely mirror state Senate and congressional maps amid looming August primary and November general elections.
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Tommy) Moore
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Aiken Considers Two Recreational Projects
After years of funding delays, Aiken plans two major facilities a $2.6 million five field softball complex and a $2.2 million H C Weeks Center addition with a second gym and indoor pool. A referendum could allow both, totaling $4.8 million, if voters approve raising the debt limit.
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Nervous L A Assesses Toll Of 3 Day Riot
Police and National Guard patrolled Los Angeles after three days of rioting that left several dead and hundreds injured amid looting. Community leaders sought calm while Korean American demonstrators urged unity and forgiveness.
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Lawmakers split over insurance reform amid driving cost claims
Charleston representative Bailey and Langley representative Smith oppose Rep. Felder's amendment saying it benefits lawyers and agents, lowers DUI costs, and could raise premiums for good drivers by about 15 percent. They warn the bill keeps dangerous drivers on the road.
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Community Tip Line Calls Accepted at Local Desk
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Lawmakers clash over insurance bill and high risk pool
Rep. Smith and opponents warn the measure would push costs up for drivers and funnel business to insurers and lawyers. Langley Democrat counters it won t open markets but calls for repealing the agency mandate as many drive uninsured. He touts market competition and warns against state control of insurance.
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S C Calm Expected To Prevail
Officials statewide urged calm Saturday as rioting in other states followed a verdict in Los Angeles. South Carolina reported few problems with 100 riot helmets ordered in Charleston County and heightened patrols. In Columbia, police closed downtown festivities at nightfall amid a NAACP meeting on police brutality.
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