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Monday, July 13, 2009

Seat belt usage at record high

by William Christopher on July 13, 2009

in News, Transportation

Four out of five motorists in South Carolina now wear their safety belts, more than ever before. The University of South Carolina conducted the study.

Office of Highway Safety Public Affairs Manager Beverly Harris says this is the first time the rate has climed higher than the 80 percent mark.   It’s now 81.5 percent. 

Officials attribute the progress to the Highway Patrol working together with local law enforcement to enforce the safety belt law, and also to greater public education efforts. [click to continue…]

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Expert: Sotomayor will not likely change the court makeup

by William Christopher 07/13/09 7:06 PM

Observers say Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court confirmation as the first Hispanic justice is very likely.
Sotomayor, who spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee for about five minutes Monday, returns on Tuesday to begin hours of questioning from committee members who will cast the first votes on her appointment.
Sotomayor thanked her family for their support over the [...]

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More could travel this summer, says Clemson prof

by Eric Guimaraes 07/13/09 2:14 PM

A joint research project between Clemson University and Virginia Tech shows that travellers will not likely curtail their travels this summer from a year ago. In fact, in some cases, vacationers plan to travel even more. Assistant professor in Clemson’s parks, recreation and tourism department, Jeffrey Hallo, says that the economy has not adjusted many [...]

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Sotomayor’s hearing begins, Sen. Graham has concerns

by Michael Brown 07/13/09 1:11 PM

The confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor began Monday. Senate Judiciary Committee Republican, Senator Lindsey Graham says he wants some answers.
“To make sure the judge understands the difference between interpreting the law and making the law, and that she will not be an activist wearing a robe, and to probe in to [...]

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Sullivans Island responds to string of rescues, tragedies

by Michael Brown 07/13/09 11:23 AM

Three more people were rescued off a Charleston beach over the weekend. Around six in the evening on Sunday, three teenagers were stranded on a sand bar off of Sullivans Island. Sullivans Island Fire and Rescue Department Captain John Weston says the ocean is always dangerous and he urges swimmers to use extra precaution in [...]

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