Hodges Denies Gambling Industry Push Aims to Defeat Beasley
In South Carolina the governor race intensifies as Jim Hodges rebuts Republican claims that the video gambling industry spends up to two million dollars weekly to defeat Gov. Beasley. Eskew labels such figures as Democratic talking points amid accusations of smear campaigns.
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South Carolina launches high tech alliance to lure firms
The South Carolina Technology Alliance outlines plans to attract technology firms, train workers, fund university research, and review tax incentives. Budget starts at 350000 with 200000 from the Legislature, aiming for 3 million via federal grants. Tom Persons and Gary Karr named as leaders in promoting growth and competitiveness.
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Bond sought for woman awaiting retrial in child death
Irmo woman Gail Cutro, 38, awaits a second murder trial after the state Supreme Court overturned her 1994 conviction in the 1993 shaking death of 4 month old Ashlan Daniel. Circuit Judge Casey Manning heard bond arguments and did not rule.
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Gaylord abandons Heritage USA site purchase in South Carolina
Gaylord Entertainment canceled an agreement to buy the 2000 acre Heritage USA complex in Fort Mill South Carolina after evaluating the cost to revive the derelict site. The Opryland operator said the decision was for business reasons and declined to discuss other local development plans while affirming no changes to its lodging division at Opryland Hotel in Nashville.
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Court to consider video gambling suit in Columbia
US District Judge Joseph Anderson will hear arguments next month in a federal lawsuit by players seeking return of losses from video gambling machines. He has not set a hearing date or decided on class action certification, a key issue that could raise damages for the industry.
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