Senate Strives to Finish $2.1 Billion Budget
In Columbia AP reports that South Carolina senators meet in a Memorial Day session to complete the $2.1 billion 1982 83 budget before an adjournment deadline. A filibuster by Sen Norma Russell of Lexington blocks a Friday final vote, funding next fiscal year starting July 1. Lawmakers face uncertain plans to recess or be recalled by Gov Dick Riley later in the year.
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Gaffney Shrinks in State Population Booklet
In Gaffney South Carolina a state agency skimps on the town’s census showing 3 453 residents in a parks tourism booklet while omitting the famous peach festival and peach industry. The missing ten thousand residents anger local leaders.
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Educators Reach Compromise on South Carolina Teacher Law
In Columbia the Educator Improvement Task Force and the State Board of Education struck a Saturday compromise to implement Act 187 of 1979. The agreement ends a stalemate over testing procedures and training for the new teacher certification program set to take effect July 1.
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Memorial Day weekend storms claim lives and cause widespread damage
Heavy storms struck multiple states with 15 foot snow drifts in Montana and rapid rain in Ohio. Rescue crews faced tornado damage in Marion Illinois where at least 10 died and 75 businesses were destroyed along a 15 mile path. The death toll rose to at least 16 and damage was pegged near 100 million dollars. State Sen. Gene Johns warned many will lose work or shut their doors.
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Budget Said An Embarrassment In France Summit
Treasury Secretary Regan said the United States lacks a budget plan and faces embarrassment at this week's economic summit in France. He blamed Democratic House leadership for the failure to adopt a budget.
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