South Carolina forms precedent on same sex marriage rights
Gergel states the 4th Circuit ruling sets precedent in South Carolina affirming a fundamental right for same sex couples to marry and allowing federal courts to vindicate it. Derek Black of USC Law casts doubt on any stay for Wilson at the 4th Circuit, likening the situation to an insurmountable deficit for opponents. The case was filed by Colleen Condon and Nichols Bleckley who sought a same sex marriage.
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Federal ruling blocks same sex marriage bans nationwide
The article reports on a federal court ruling striking down a discriminatory law over same sex marriage, with Condon and Bleckley suing in federal court after the South Carolina Supreme Court paused licenses. It notes Lambda Legal’s Beth Littrell praise and outlines Kansas’ bid to keep its ban while the Supreme Court weighs the case, with ACLU involvement and delays around Veterans Day.
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Residents react to gay marriage ruling debate note
Readers weigh in from both sides in a dated Aiken Standard Facebook post, with Nancy Busbee DuVall and Roger Carr Sr. opposing gay marriage as a civil union or sin, while Sabra Michelle Ford and Melissa Gamble support legalization and equal rights, others call for live-and-let-live and tax fairness.
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Dam floodgate operation aims to drop lake level by five feet
Thompson says lowering the lake side dam level reduces downstream pressure while dye packs help identify seepage. The flood gate remains open until today when engineers dye the water then reopen the gate. A second gate could drop level further, but more work is needed. Normal December release is a foot per day. higher speeds possible. Dam specialists, county engineers, and SCDHEC will assist as law enforcement and fire teams stay on alert.
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Langley Pond Dam history and current safety efforts
Langley Pond, a 285 acre body formed by a 900 foot earthen dam 20 feet high, has historic roots dating to 1854. After the 1886 Charleston earthquake a 4 foot high wall burst through the Langley mill dam, killing one.Officials monitor the dam ahead of potential evacuations with Code Red alerts and reverse messages, while public officials stress no immediate danger though inspections and repairs are ongoing.
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