Government Cuts Paperwork Burden on Small Firms
Washington AP: OSHA says 3.4 million small businesses will be exempt from record-keeping for federal job safety law. Larger firms face halved reporting by replacing three forms with a single simple check-off record. Labor Secretary Ray Marshall cites three-quarters cost savings and relief for small business owners.
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Heatwave Persists With Highs Near 100 Across Region
National heat wave continues with mostly sunny hot days and highs from 96 to 102 degrees. Tonight and Thursday stay warm with chances of rain at 2 percent and light west winds. Tuesday’s high reached 98 degrees and the extended outlook mirrors current heat through Sunday.
North Carolina and South Carolina 3-Day Forecast Highlights
North Carolina expect mostly sunny hot days with highs 96 to 102 and mountain highs in the 80s to mid 90s. Nights in the 70s with 60s in the mountains. South Carolina remains partly cloudy and hot with isolated afternoon thundershowers and highs in the 90s, lows in the 70s. Extended outlook shows continued heat, with mountains cooler. Sun sets around 8 and rises at 6:18 Thursday.
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