Easley to lead October trade missions to Japan Korea and Europe
Gov Mike Easley and Commerce Secretary Jim Fain plan October trade missions to Japan and South Korea, with the Southeast United States Japan Conference in Osaka September 30 to October 2. A Europe trip, possibly to Finland and Germany, is slated for the third week of October. The trips mark the Easley administration’s first trade missions.
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House Health Plan Increases Deductibles and Co-Pays
A Raleigh report says the House committee approved a health plan for state employees and retirees with higher deductibles and co-pays to save more than 95 million. The House and Senate measures differ on deductible amounts and coverage, with House raising individual deductibles to 350 and family deductibles to 1050, while Senate proposals go to 400 and 1200 respectively and seek other cost-saving changes. The measures aim to keep the state health plan solvent next year, with a potential compromise session planned and a Senate exemption for five health plan office positions from the State Personnel Act.
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High court narrows limits on criticizing opponent records
South Carolina Supreme Court ruling in a Charleston City Council race allows leeway for attacking an opponent’s record while warning against unfettered political ferocity. The decision found candidate Margaret Fabri did not defame winner Bob George in 1997, though urged restraint in heated campaigns.
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Bears may have left Durham area after traps removed
Officials say two black bears spotted in a Durham neighborhood may have wandered away after traps were taken down on Monday. Police killed a young 130-pound male on Guess Road after calls from residents. Wildlife officials believe the bear was one of two male offspring with its mother.
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Marshal who shot wrong man won’t be indicted
An Orange County grand jury did not indict U S marshal Christopher William Sweeney for shooting a man he mistook for a fugitive in a drug conspiracy case. The decision clears him of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and he returned to active duty. Aguilar Martinez, a Durham house painter, was shot in the leg while in his car with family outside La Hacienda.
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