First Refinery Opposed Amid Environmental Concerns
Georgetown AP report notes opposition to South Carolina's first oil refinery. Despite no environmental impact statement, the Water Resources Commission will review construction permits for Carolina Refining and Distributing Co. A coalition of environmental groups filed suit to block the 250 million project in a vital coastal area. Local officials cite jobs and tax revenue amid high unemployment.
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Georgetown
South Carolina
State Water Resources Commission
Carolina Refining and Distributing Co
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
America
GOP eyes attorney general post in South Carolina race
In Columbia GOP leaders admit beating Gov. Dick Riley next year is unlikely and target the attorney general contest as their best bet. John Courson cites Riley’s cash advantage, while GOP chairman George Graham acknowledges the tougher path to the governor’s seat. Democratic sources peg Riley near half a million dollars by end of February.
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Columbia
Dick Riley
South Carolina
John Courson
Republican National Committee
Riley
GOP
George Graham
Charlotte
N.C
Warning Issued On Venison Infections Linked To Deer Meat
Five Chester County residents contracted toxoplasmosis after eating undercooked venison, prompting South Carolina health officials to warn. Some required medical care and one was hospitalized, but all have recovered. Pregnant non immune women face risk to unborn babies.
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Columbia
Chester County
South Carolina
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
Harold Dowda
DHEC
Division of Diagnostic Microbiology
Dowda
Riley Urges Compassion at Columbia Christmas Ceremony
Gov. Dick Riley opened the Christmas season with a tree lighting for about 12 000 at the State House. He urged the public to lavish gifts of understanding and kindness, saying small acts can curb crime and bring inner peace.
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Columbia
Dick Riley
Riley
State House
Natalie Wood Dies in Suspected Drowning Off Santa Catalina
Hollywood mourns Natalie Wood after she disappeared from her husband Robert Wagner's yacht near Santa Catalina Island. The body was recovered after a dawn search. autopsy pending to determine if death was accidental with no foul play.
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Santa Catalina Island
Calif
Natalie Wood
Pacific Ocean
Miss Wood
Los Angeles
Gary Crum
Los Angeles County Lifeguard Service
Robert Wagner
Coast Guard
Wagner
Beverly Hills
Elizabeth Taylor
Roddy McDowell
Maria
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Don Levy
Paul Zif
Fren
New York Daily News
Crum
California
Doug Bombard
Christopher Walken
Ziffren
Coast
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Wagener
Robert Wagener
Scotsdale
Ariz
Mrs. Muir
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Golden Fox
Augusta
Thomson
Richard Beymer
James Dean
Atlanta
Cinema
Tarver Aasamin
SUN
SAT
Marlin
Professional Dental Services
Greyhound Bus Station
DANY
Aiken
G.N. Snelling
Greene St
Sterling Flatwear Agaon
Bradberry
Chiropractic
D.E. Bowen
Bowen Chiropractic Center
Richland Ave
W. Aiken, S.C
Heritage Square
Whiskey Road
Southgate Plaza
Triangle Plaza
N. Augusta
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