ACLU challenges Virginia prison beard and hair rules
In Richmond, the ACLU of Virginia argues that the Virginia Department of Corrections policy banning beards and restricting long hair burdens inmates' religious practices. Five inmates claim segregation for noncompliance, with RLUIPA cited to require least restrictive means to protect security while honoring faith.
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Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Department of Corrections
Mark Davis
South Carolina
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia
U.S. District Court
Rluipa
Duardens
Rebecca Glenberg
DOT Officials Worry Over Funding Drop In Budget Plan
Columbia officials warn of another funding decline for next year's budget. Mo Denny says the department may receive at most 1.0 billion in the new fiscal year starting July 2007, down from 1.28 billion. Commissioner Harrell calls for a plan to persuade legislators. Gov. Sanford's spokesperson criticizes hiring a PR firm. Betty Mabry vows to share the department's vision at the next meeting.
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State Transportation Department
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Bob Harrell Se
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Mark Sanford
Joel Sawyer
Sawyer
Gov‘mor’ Office
Five boaters released after capsized vessel off South Carolina
Five survivors of a 27 foot catamaran capsized 15 miles offshore near Garden City Beach were released from Georgetown Memorial Hospital after nearly 18 hours in the water. The sixth man Gerald Wayne Smith remained hospitalized in good condition. Captain Bob Clarke is missing and Coast Guard search was called off. Clarke reportedly suffered a heart attack while helping a passenger. The group, including Robinson, Yocum, Wils, Sugartart, Spradlin, were in town for the Harley Davidson motorcycle rally in Myrtle Beach.
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South Carolina
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Jennings Ssugnart
West Virginia
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Sanford
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Marlin Quay Marina
Garden City Beach
John Cameron
Charleston Coast Guard
Robinson
Cameron
Vaughan Clarke
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Dwayne
Robert Clarke
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