Fuel Cost Crunch Hits Columbia Freight and Airlines Hard
Columbia firms in trucking and aviation report sharp diesel and jet fuel cost rises. Southeastern Freightlines and Builders Transport absorb higher fuel bills while Air South notes limited ability to raise fares. Oil moved from 17.53 to 25 a barrel, with June futures down, offering potential relief if costs fall.
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Beasley reviews plan for statewide full day kindergarten
South Carolina Governor Beasley keeps questioning the value of full day classes versus half day as he pitches his own plan for funding. He would not confirm vetoes on Senate budget language to phase in statewide full day kindergarten over three years at a $60 million total cost. He previously proposed state vouchers for kindergartens but the House rejected full day kindergarten in February.
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