Senate committee holds line on budget cuts in state
In Columbia the Senate Finance Committee released a $488 million set of cuts targeting health care and higher education. Chair Hugh Leatherman warned the bill faces floor debate, with across the board reductions raising fears of K through 12, college, and disability program layoffs as oil price shocks loom.
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Standoff at Conway hospital ends with surrender
An armed man blocked a hospital ER entrance in Conway for about 18 hours before surrendering to police. No injuries occurred. He spoke with negotiators about a past internet relationship, and authorities noted he had recently been released from prison. The hospital maintained operations while rear ER entrances remained closed.
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Conway Medical Center
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Greenville councilman indicted over spyware access
Greenville County councilman Tony Trout was indicted on five counts for unlawfully accessing a county employee's computer and emails and posting private messages on his public website. The case involves monitoring software used against County Administrator Joe Kernell.
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Experts say Learjet pilots should have continued takeoff
Aviation experts reacting to a preliminary NTSB report say the Learjet crash near Columbia occurred after reaching V1 speed, meaning the pilots were committed to taking off. They note tire blowout and runway length left no safe chance to stop, while four people died and two musicians were badly burned but survived.
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South Carolina
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National Transportation Safety Board
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Aviation Consulting Group
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