House To Vote Again On Judges In South Carolina
In Columbia AP reports the South Carolina House failed to reach a two thirds vote on measures to change how judges are elected. Speaker David Wilkins predicts a Tuesday vote with voter approval likely for one measure. Critics say a ban on swapping votes is unrealistic, mainly among black lawmakers, as bills would bar lawmakers from seeking judgeships for a year after leaving the General Assembly.
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Columbia
South Carolina
David Wilkins
Greenville
House
Avondale Job Prospects Amid Plant Realignment
Crockard says there will be workforce adjustments as the Graniteville system, with over 3,500 employees, realigns. He notes no known displacements beyond those already, and confirms routine changes occur in large operations with plans to notify staff of major realignments.
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Crockard
Graniteville
Diversity training urged to improve business diversity gains
A survey finds women and minority professionals say diversity efforts exclude and test them, with calls to educate white males and emphasize business benefits. Ms Adams notes a three year hiring freeze at the plant has slowed progress and urges broad focus across cultures.
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Ms. Adams
Adams
Patel Puts Focus On Service At New Alley Eatery
Restaurateur Patel notes business improving at The Alley as staff changes and kinks are ironed out. He says service is still learning but customers are returning and things are smoothing, with overall satisfaction rising.
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Restaurateur
Tumbleweed
Rms
Edith
Melissa Hiner
City backs off annexation policy and study urged
City officials scaled back an annexation plan adopted two years ago as only one household had joined. Residents may choose annexation or stay in the county, while a council amendment calls for a study on city service costs if outside customers are cut off.
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Senate
Steven Thompson
Cavanaugh
Karen Papouchado
Skipper Perry
Perry
Amend
Ment
Ryberg
Aiken
Michael Anaclerio
Papouchado
Chukker Creek magic entertains Aiken students
Aiken First Baptist Church hosted week long shows featuring teen dancers led by Katie Boucher and Katie Horton. The performances delighted schoolchildren with dance routines to Elvis and other tunes. Teachers praised the dedication and practice of the teens and noted Betsy Ross themed puppetry by Edith.
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Aiken
Katie Boucher
Katie Horton
Elvis
John Anderson
Alabama
Kermit the Frog
Ms. Times
Betsy Ross
73 Percent Of American Adults Fail Science Quiz
Washington AP report notes a national telephone survey showing 73 percent could not answer six of ten questions about Earth orbit, dinosaurs, electrons, and basic science. The NSF quiz reveals low knowledge on molecules DNA ozone and acid rain.
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