South Carolina ranks near bottom in women’s status study
The state drops to 49th in a nationwide report on health and economy for women. Officials cite low legislative representation, wage gaps, and education gaps as factors. Leaders urge renewed effort and public private partnerships to improve women's standing.
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Sanford
Will Folks
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Washington
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U.S
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Reptile Seeks Owner After Hiding in Van Engine
A ball python crawled from and back into a van engine during cold weather in Aiken. Public Safety Animal Control Officer Jeff Wilson removed the snake from the intake manifold and sought the owner, asking anyone with information to call 642-7620.
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Aiken Public Safety Animal Control
Jeff Wilson
Boone
Forest Service eyes land near SRS for lab and office complex
U S Forest Service seeks nearly four and a half acres at the Savannah River Site for a 4000 square foot lab and office facility adjacent to the Savannah River Research Campus. The project would run under a 50 year lease at $1 yearly and would support research on endangered species wetlands wildlife and energy crop production. County officials say the venture could attract tenants and boost the campus, with future space needs anticipated.
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Aiken County Council
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John Blake
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Raleigh
Durham
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Eddie Butler
Scott Singer
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Kathy Rawls
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Aikenstandard.com
Mother arrested after two infants dead from malnutrition
In Kent Washington Marie G Robinson 36 was arrested after police found her two infants dead from malnutrition and dehydration in their apartment. The mother was found in a drunken stupor as the father reported no contact for 10 days. A third child was found hungry and placed with grandmother. Bail set at 2 million with plans for charges of mistreatment and second degree murder.
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Marie G. Robinson
Seattle
Justice W. Robinson
Raiden A. Robinson
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