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Myrtle Beach charged with discrimination
The
NAACP in addition to 25 individuals filed both a federal lawsuit and a complaint
with the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission charging Myrtle Beach along with
many of its businesses with discrimination during an event for black bikers held
in Atlantic Beach. The
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Times, Spartanburg
Herald-Journal, Myrtle
Beach Sun News, * WCIV-TV FTC targets charity scams
The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday it has filed complaints against
five of fundraising operations and is joining with South Carolina and 33 other
states in an education campaign to warn consumers about charity fraud. The
State, WSPA-TV,
* WLTX-TV
South Carolina cities among SC's best kept secrets
Hidden
South Carolina tourist destinations such as Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Columbia
have made Atlanta Journal-Constitution list of best-kept secrets in the Southeast.
Atlanta
Journal-Constitution Those in favor of MLK holiday continue
to press
Jeers, in addition to some negative words marked Tuesday night's
Greenville County Council meeting, where more than 50 people turned out to continue
pushing for a Martin Luther King holiday. Greenville
News DMV offices to close next Wednesday
In
an effort o improve their customer relations skills, South Carolina Division of
Motor Vehicles offices will serve no customers one day next week. WYFF-TV
Senators
work late on budget
South Carolina senators spent Tuesday night working
out the details of the state budget and were slated to spend Wednesday charting
a plan for state lottery spending. The
State/AP - Sanford plans vacation in midst of budget talks.
The
State
Hollings tells Democratic party to solicit other candidates
U.S.
Sen. Fritz Hollings will not run for re-election if The Democratic party can find
another viable candidate, the 81-year-old Democrat said Tuesday. The
State
- Hollings reelection speculation looms
Speculation
that US Sen. Fritz Hollings, D-S.C., might not seek reelection has Democrats asking
themselves who might run in his place. The
State
* Hog farm bill meets opposition
A
state Senate subcommittee did not approve an amendment to a hog farm bill Tuesday
that would make state law, rather than local law, the most restrictive possible
in virtually all areas of regulation. Anderson
Independent-Mail Son to join father in
Statehouse
Republican Garry Smith won a landslide victory in Simpsonville
on Tuesday, sending him to the Statehouse along with his father Rep. J. Roland
Smith, R-Warrenville. Greenville
News Bill would save trauma centers
Legislation to be introduced
today in the S.C. House and Senate focuses on providing intensive care for the
trauma centers that treat the state's most critically injured patients. The
State Carolina
Investors to flock to Expo Center
Bankruptcy proceedings for Carolina
Investors Inc., the private Pickens investment company that closed its doors in
March owing an estimated $278 million to its more than 8,000 customers, will take
place May 30 at Greenville's Palmetto Expo Center. Greenville
News - Chairman denies role in fall of Carolina Investors.
The
State/AP
Wachovia
cancels Richland deal
Wachovia Bank, which was to handle $12 million of
the bonds for the Dreher project, has decided to put a halt to the offer. WIS-TV Pillowtex
talks could have huge impact
After emerging from bankruptcy protection
almost a year ago still immersed in debt, Pillowtex's owners are considering offers
to sell all or parts of the company. The
State/AP Grand Strand labor firm not meeting conditions
A
S.C. company that brings foreign students to Myrtle Beach to provide "slave
labor" for the hospitality industry could not abide by federal regulations
without a major overhaul, a federal witness said Tuesday. Myrtle
Beach Sun News *Carolinas timberland
to be sold
The Weyerhaeuser Co. has announced its intentions to sell 170,000
acres of timberland in central and western North and South Carolina. Florence
Morning News
Greenville to supply affordable housing
The priciest of downtown Greenville's townhome developments has come to a halt
while 22 Main Street condos with the lowest starting price to date are generating
interest three weeks before auction. Greenville
News
Carolina National reports loss. The
State Michelin may receive defense contract
US Rep. Jim DeMint,
R-S.C., said $1.88 million had been designated for the House Defense Authorization
bill for one of Michelin's Upstate facilities. Spartanburg
Herald-Journal Building optimistic on Strand
Building activity
should remain strong for at least the next few months in many areas of the Grand
Strand, according to most recent building-permit reports. Myrtle
Beach Sun News
Columbia firm begins new venture
Columbia-based
Standard Corp. has teamed up with ARD Logistics in Detroit to build a new venture
that will be based in Charleston. The
State Milliken wins award for quality. Spartanburg
Herald-Journal
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First Lady gives grant to S.C. libraries
More than 130 schools across
the nation, including three in South Carolina will receive up to 5,000 dollars
from the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries. WLTX-TV
New
SCSU president wants to give back
With the school on the brink of a budget
crisis, new South Carolina State University president Andrew Hugine, Jr. asked
himself who could be better trusted to lead the Orangeburg university than a man
who's spent almost his entire career there. The
State Whale Branch PACT preparations under investigation
State
Law Enforcement Division officials are investigating potential problems with the
administration of a high-stakes achievement test at Whale Branch Middle School.
Beaufort
Gazette Ridgeland schools to get minimum
The two Richland
school districts will probably receive the minimum amount of county tax money
the law allows, but that will still mean a property tax increase for residents.
The
State
Counties sparring over education bill
The Jasper
County School District owes about $327,000 more to the Beaufort-Jasper Academy
for Career Excellence than it has plans to pay next year, according to Beaufort
County School District officials. Beaufort
Gazette Fort Mill adjusts school budget
The rapidly growing
Fort Mill school district may be able to hire several new teachers this summer,
despite state budget cuts totaling $1.2 million earlier this school year. Charlotte
Observer
Beautification
group seeking board members
Greenville County's new chapter of Keep America
Beautiful, Inc., dedicated to environmental education, was created back in April.
Greenville
News "Mow Across America"
lawnmower stops at Statehouse. WIS-TV
Health
officials work to rid Grand Strand beaches of bacteria
With summer around
the corner, state health and environmental officials are trying to locate and
kill bacteria left on Grand Strand beaches after heavy rains. The
State/AP, Myrtle
Beach Sun News * Lake Hartwell area
lost $123 million from drought
The Lake Hartwell Association expects the
results of a study on the economic impact of low lake levels will bolster their
argument for recreation to play a key role in determining lake levels. Anderson
Independent-Mail Beaufort-area lighthouse closed
for repairs
The 128-year-old Hunting Island Lighthouse has been shut down
as work is done to preserve the historic structure, according to Hunting Island
State Park. Beaufort
Gazette Possibility of dredge permit violation
The South
Island Dredging Association said Tuesday that it was dumping much more dredge
spoil into Calibogue Sound than regulators say is permitted and said it can't
meet state and federal requirements for releasing spoil at an offshore site. Hilton
Head Island Packet
Ridgeland
considers adding fluoride to water once again
Ridgeland town officials
said they believe the town stopped adding fluoride to its water supply in the
mid-1980s as a cost-cutting measure. Hilton
Head Island Packet
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following papers: | Oconee supervisor indicted
The Oconee County grand jury indicted county supervisor Ann Hughes on three embezzlement
charges and a count of misconduct in office. The
State/AP, Anderson
Independent-Mail Legality of Lancaster County deal questioned
The SC State Law Enforcement Division has been asked to investigate whether Lancaster
County paid $636,000 to entice a multimedia company several months ago without
the knowledge of some county councilmen or notifying the public. Charlotte
Observer
Clemson discusses downtown parking decks
The
city of Clemson will hold three public meetings for businesses next Wednesday
to talk about the new downtown parking deck and gather input on hours of operation
and fees. Greenville
News * Orangeburg welcomes home reserves
from Iraq. Orangeburg
Times and Democrat Mauldin to avoid tax hike
The Mauldin
City Council has tentatively passed a $10.93 million budget for fiscal 2003-04
that is free of any tax increase or additional fees for residents. Greenville
News * Florence may raise
sanitation fees
City of Florence residents will see a $1 hike in their
monthly sanitation fees if city council decides to increase in an effort to help
balance the city's budget for 2002-2003. Florence
Morning News * Greenwood considers fire
fee
Fulfilling an urgent need for a new fee for fire protection in unincorporated
areas of Greenwood County could provide a huge source of revenue for the county.
Greenwood
Index-Journal
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Improve
health agencies
"The house's attempt at making the state's health
and human services programs more efficient and accountable packs in a number of
important provisions. The bill is, for the moment, the vehicle by which a cigarette
tax increase might be revived. It includes several proposals for streamlining
the Medicaid program." The
State Be prepared for hurricane season
"But the approach
of the season leaves much to contemplate. Many people in coastal South Carolina
may think of the approach of hurricane season as déjà vu. To the
extent that hurricanes have been around for centuries and they will continue to
threaten South Carolina's coast, it may be déja vu. That doesn't make them
any less dangerous, or offer an additional reason to become complacent."
Beaufort
Gazette First impressions are important
"The landscaping
along US 278 near Bluffton is being choked with weeds and litter and neglected
to the point of abuse. We've complained about this before, but apparently no one
is stepping up to the plate." Carolina
Morning News
Rules could quiet bike week
"On Tuesday,
we suggested a get-tough state/local anti-noise strategy as one means of making
the May Harley-Davidson bike rally more tolerable for year-round residents. But
if the desire is to make the event safer for residents and visitors and fairer
for some permanent merchants, state and local officials could go a lot farther."
Myrtle
Beach Sun News * Arts educator deserves
Verner Award
"Early this month, artists and art patrons gathered at
the State House for the presentation of South Carolina’s most prestigious
awards in the arts, the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards.
Gov. Mark Sanford recognized seven individuals and institutions, including Clemson
resident Liz Smith-Cox, who won the award for individual in arts education."
Anderson
Independent-Mail * Gangs are all around
South Carolina
"All across South Carolina, law enforcement agencies
are staying alert for possible gang violence as the school year winds down. That’s
nothing new, of course. Police have known for years that gangs and violence are
real and not imagined." Greenwood
Index-Journal * SARS information should
be public knowledge
"The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental
Control has cited the new federal law tightening patient privacy rights in refusing
to reveal information about the location of suspected SARS cases." Orangeburg
Times and Democrat * Boycott won't solve
anything
"We hope the York County Council can be persuaded to make
Martin Luther King Day an official county holiday. But we don't think those pushing
for such the holiday should resort to an economic boycott, and we're relieved
that the two York County branches of the NAACP have decided not to support a boycott."
Rock
Hill Herald * Meaning of home rule forgotten
"Unfortunately,
home rule is now threatened by current proposed legislation. Case in point: the
“hog bill” recently passed by the state House of Representatives that
would prohibit country governments from adopting more stringent regulations than
those required by the state on the location of swine and poultry operations. The
bill has moved to the Senate, where a subcommittee expanded it even more by restricting
local control over all industrial operations." The
Item * Every vote counts in Chester
County
"Chester city voters, although only 36 percent of them chose
to vote, recently decided the city’s political leadership for the next four
years in an election that once again proved the power of a single person’s
vote." Chester
News and Reporter
Oliver: Recruit, elect, reelect
"The
recent ruling by the SC Ethics Commission to clear the Horry County Republican
Party of any wrongdoing has finally brought closure to these mean-spirited charges
[regarding a party statement of organization and campaign-finance reports]. I
have shared with many my mission statement for the Horry County Republican Party.
Simply, it is to recruit, elect and then reelect qualified Republicans."
Myrtle
Beach Sun News Mizzell: School funding in counties' hands
"If there is a silver lining to the dark cloud of our nation's recent economic
downturn, it is that, faced with shrinking revenues, state and local leaders are
forced to be even more deliberate and thoughtful when it comes to the funding
of public education. South Carolina, of course, is no exception." The
State Scoppe: We regulate lobbyists
"Legislators are
to be commended for having done a decent job giving us that information when it
comes to lobbyists. They need to follow through on their promises and give us
that information when it comes to campaign spending as well." The
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