Southeast Compact rejects N C sanction on nuclear waste dump
The Southeast Compact Commission again votes 10 to 6 against sanctioning North Carolina over delaying a Barnwell area landfill. Gov Beasley and Gov Hunt defend positions as South Carolina threatens exit while Georgia and NC oppose the measure.
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Southeast Compact Commission
North Carolina
Birmingham
Ala
South Carolina
Barnwell ‘County
Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport
Barnwell
D.C
David Beasley
Jim Hunt
ARMC in Aiken Heart Service Dispute with Providence
ARMC battles the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and Providence over heart services in Aiken. Providence contends the city lies within the 90 minute one way drive time defined by the State Health Plan for distance to open heart facilities.
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ARMC
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Providence
Aiken
Senate Advances Hard Line Crime Bills in South Carolina
The South Carolina Senate approved a tough crime package 36 to 3, moving to abolish most parole and require life terms for repeat violent felons. The measure faces House and Senate negotiators before the June 1 session end. Critics warn of high costs without sentencing guidelines.
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South Carolina
Senate
Bryan
House
Larry Richter
Mount Pleasant
David Wilkins
Greenville
Legislators Poised To OK Cushy Deal
South Carolina lawmakers consider adding extra retirement benefits for pre 1975 National Guard service. The measure would grant years to buy for boosted pensions, potentially reaching 130000 for some in a change that excludes other state workers. House approval already, Senate vote and governor’s signature pending.
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South Carolina National Guard
House
Senate
David Beasley
South Carolina
Associated Press
Phil Leventis
Sumter
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Not Likely to Pass Up Offer on Retirement Benefits
Collins and state Treasurer Richard Eckstrom discuss a retirement benefits plan offering generous terms. The proposal could cost legislators hundreds to tens of thousands now, with potential earnings of up to $6,480 per year and as much as $120,000 in extra benefits if living 20 years post retirement.
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Vis Collins
Richard Eckstrom
Collins
Weather Hard to Say but Home Fixes Save Money
Li Dyches of True Value Hardware on Laurens Street urges summer repairs like storm windows and weather stripping to cut electric bills. She notes summer saves from energy efficiency while CSRA consumers spent 282.4 million on electric bills per Aiken Electric Cooperative records.
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True Value Hardware Store
Laurens Street
CSRA
Aiken Electric Cooperative
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