Tourism recovers slowly as South Carolina sees return of visitors
After an initial drop from the Sept. 11 attacks, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head reports show partial rebounds in hotel occupancy and visitor numbers. Officials cite driving trips and renewed advertising as key factors, with October and year-end bookings edging closer to normal. Governor Hodges approves a $2 million in-state travel ad push to boost domestic tourism.
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South Carolina minibottles face push for free pour change
Lawmakers and groups clash over minibottle rules in South Carolina as Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Hospitality Association push to end minibottles and allow free pour. Revenue concerns loom, with $45.9 million in minibottle taxes supporting alcohol programs and potential losses debated ahead of a constitutional referendum.
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Critics Call South Carolina Sex Predator Confinement Ineffective
Critics say the 1998 law that remands certain convicted sex offenders to state mental institutions after their sentence fails to prevent future crimes. They argue the policy is too broad and unevenly applied, while supporters cite declines in rape figures and data from proponents like Attorney General Charlie Condon.
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