Beach kudzu threatens South Carolina oceanfront
Beach vitex known as beach kudzu is overrunning dunes along South Carolina’s coast. Introduced in the 1990s to curb erosion, it chokes native sea oats and beach grass, spreading via seeds carried by tides. Betsy Brabson, head of the South Carolina Beach Vitex Task Force, warns dunes could become unsightly if unchecked.
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SpaceShipOne sparks plan for annual space tourism Cup
Mojave California AP SpaceShipOne won the 10 million Ansari X Prize by reaching space twice in five days. Organizers will turn the contest into the X Prize Cup with categories on turnaround time passengers altitude and flight time. Branson plans space flights from 2007 with fares above 200000.
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Fire safety demo house sparks blaze in Magnolia
A portable fire safety smokehouse used to teach children escape from a burning home clipped a power line during towing, igniting a nearby house. No injuries were reported, but a dog died from smoke inhalation as firefighters towed the structure to an elementary school.
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