SC Floods Kill Dozens and Halt Roads Across State
South Carolina endures catastrophic floods described as a 1000 year storm with at least 12 deaths. Gov Nikki Haley ordered rescues as more than 590 roads and bridges closed, water and air rescues ongoing for over 175 residents. Emergency crews battle rising waters across Columbia and surrounding areas.
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Coast Guard confirms sinking of cargo ship El Faro
The cargo ship El Faro disappeared in a hurricane off the Bahamas and sank with 28 Americans and five Polish crew aboard. One body was recovered in a survival suit, along with an empty 43 seat lifeboat, as the Coast Guard reported Monday.
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Cedar Rapids area transit study eyed to boost bus use
The Corridor MPO seeks a contractor to study Cedar Rapids Linn County Marion Hi awatha Robins Ely and Fairfax transit options. Bids due Oct 30 with the study due in May. Scenarios include cost neutral higher ridership and high service levels to plan bus system tweaks and new transfer hubs.
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Bolkcom fights Branstad rule on tax giveaway claim
Iowa City senator Joe Bolkcom challenges a Branstad administration rule proposal to exempt consumable supplies used in manufacturing from sales tax. He argues the rule bypasses the legislature and could cost up to 37 million dollars, while Branstad frames it as modernizing the tax code to reflect current manufacturing realities.
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