Benji's Law aims to curb miniature train Derailment risks
South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler introduced a bill to set standards for miniature train permits following the Spartanburg County derailment that killed six year old Benji Easler. The measure requires functioning speedometers, speed regulation devices, trained operators, and regular mechanical inspections.
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South Carolina
Senate
Harvey Peeler
Peeler
Spartanburg County
Benji
Benji Easler
Cherokee County
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Lockheed Martin to lay off 300 at Greenville facility
Lockheed Martin will cut 300 jobs at its Greenville aircraft maintenance plant after missing a 104 million dollar Navy contract. The operation employs about 1,100 workers repairing C 130 and P 3 aircraft. Laid off workers will be offered career counseling and resume services.
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Lockheed Martin
B.J. Boling
Air Force
Navy
Texas
Senate debate on Amazon deal stalls over tax exemption
South Carolina Senate debates a five year sales tax exemption for Amazon in exchange for 2000 promised jobs and 125 million investment tied to a Lexington County distribution center. Opponents seek broader tax exemptions. supporters cite revenue gains while a House rejection previously slowed construction.
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Amazon
South Carolina
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House
Lexington County
Interstate
State Commerce Department
U.S. Supreme Court
Larry Grooms
Grooms
R-Bonneau
QVC
Florence
Ing. U.S
Joe Wilson
Legislature overrides veto on health plan bill
The South Carolina Legislature overrode Gov. Nikki Haley's vetoes to allow Piedmont Municipal Power and Greater Greenville Sanitation District to join the state health plan. The House vote was 96 12 after the Senate’s 27 6 override. Supporters say it spreads liability. Haley warned of increased state liabilities.
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South Carolina
Nikki Haley
House
Haley
Senate
Garry Smith
Simpsonville
Piedmont
Municipal Power
Greater Greenville
Smith
The UPS Sieve Mail Service Offer and Features
An advertising blurb promotes The UPS Sieve mail management service with street address, text or email alerts, secure storage, and mail forwarding. It references Mail Boxes Etc Inc as a UPS company and notes independent ownership and franchise structure.
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Mail Boxes Etc. Inc
UPS
Mall Boxes Etc. Inc
Hanchisees
Canada
Ee Copyiane
Mairioe
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