Charleston refitting ship for Falklands aid
A defense source says the U S Navy will refit the British oil rig support ship Stena Inspector at Charleston Naval Shipyard to serve as a floating repair shop for warships damaged in the Falklands conflict. The ship is to be handed over to Britain today in Savannah. The refit is reportedly at Britain’s request and will be reimbursed by the federal government.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Charleston Naval Shipyard
South Atlantic
Savannah
Charleston News and Courier
Stena
United States backs British Falklands logistics and intelligence
The United States commits to logistical support for the British Falklands conflict with reports of fuel for Ascension Island and other sources claiming U S intelligence assistance.
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United States
Argentina
Falklands
Pentagon
Ascension Island
State Helps Problem Workers In South Carolina
Workers with drinking and personal problems cost the state economy an estimated 422 million dollars yearly. A program by the state Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission identifies troubled workers early and arranges help, saving money for both employers and employees.
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Columbia
South Carolina
State Commission On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Ron Petsch
DUI Laws May Get Tougher in South Carolina
Gov. Dick Riley indicates a Greenville group’s 13 000 signature petition could push tougher drunken driving laws. Organizers say signatures were gathered in under three weeks with 250 volunteers continuing statewide. The drive targets the Legislature and judiciary over penalties for drunk driving and underage drinking.
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Columbia
Dick Riley
South Carolina
Riley
Citizens Against Substance Abuse Group
Greg Orth
Jenrette Aiding Old Political Foe In Primary Race
Former Rep. John Jenrette who faced Abscam charges is quietly helping his former rival Hicks Harwell in the Democratic primary for the 6th District. Harwell, Robin Tallon, John Brasington and Charles McGillare compete for a June 8 primary to challenge incumbent Republican John Napier.
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Columbia
John Jenrette
D-S.c
Hicks Harwell
Jenrette
Harwell
John Napier
Robin Tallon
John Brasington
Charles McGill
Napier
Reassessment Reactions Hit Spartanburg County
In Spartanburg County, residents receive Friday property re assessment notices sparking tears anger and fear. Tax office lines are jammed as disbelieving taxpayers question the notices with comments like Is this a joke. County Tax Assessor Leroy Marlow warns the response may foretell broader upheaval as last re appraisal occurred in 1974.
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Greenville
Spartanburg
Jan Abercrombie
Leroy Marlow
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Aiken, S.C
Charleston
Petsch
Clarence Wilson
Greenwood Mills
Crosby
South Dial
Ladies World of Fitness
Pine Log Rd
Whiskey
Dial
Aiken
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