Prosperity Doctor to Challenge Sanford for SC Governor Nomination
Prosperity physician Oscar Lovelace says he will challenge Gov. Mark Sanford for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in June 2006. He notes a costly campaign, citing at least $6 million needed and Sanford's existing fundraising. Lovelace, with minimal political experience beyond Clemson student body president, argues health issues lack statewide leadership and promotes health tax and Medicaid reform ideas.
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Senate approves bill to let counties ban casino boat ops
In Columbia the Senate advanced a bill allowing counties to ban casino boat operations that depart for international waters. The measure targets small vessels leaving ports for gambling and would not affect passenger liners.
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Mental Health Department Plans 25 Layoffs
The South Carolina Mental Health Department will cut 25 positions including social workers and psychologists as a $5.3 million shortfall persists. The layoffs, effective June 1, affect Palmetto Health Services Morris Village Hall Institute and Bryan Hospital, with 1,175 workers total. Hughes, CEO of Columbia Behavioral Health Systems, says further cuts are not expected.
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Traffic ticket bill eyed by Senate committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill allowing expungement of four point traffic tickets in exchange for community service. The plan could become mandatory for first time offenders statewide, though it excludes DUI and reckless driving and faces constitutional questions. Insurance rate impacts were raised by critics.
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Girl killed by family dogs in Spartanburg incident
A four year old girl Asia Michelle Turner died after being attacked by two family Rottweilers in Spartanburg County. Investigators say the dogs had previously posed no aggression and were involved in the attack near a fenced and a chained dog. An autopsy was planned. Neighbors had expressed concern about the animals.
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William Matthew Turner
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