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MAY 9 , 2008 -- Environmentalists describe the recreational condition of many state waters as being akin to "swimming in sewage." That may be a little over the top, but it does highlight a persistent problem in streams and rivers across the state and country - how pollution from roads, fields and other "non-point" sources make some places unsafe to swim. But a perception problem that's as big is most people don't realize: About half of the state's streams don't meet clean water standards. Ann Timberlake, executive director of the Conservation Voters of South Carolina, said in a statement that South Carolinians' long tradition of recreation in state rivers and lakes was being "threatened by high levels of fecal coli-form and other pollutants that are hazardous to human health. Sadly, these pollutants are the greatest threat to vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems." Earlier this year, the CVSC published a briefing book that included a section entitled, "Swimming in Sewage." ... READ MORE |
MAY 9, 2008 --
With the final weeks of the
legislative session ticking down and time-consuming bills like raising
the cigarette tax and reforming illegal immigration laws having gone to
conference committees, it's now time for the General Assembly to tackle
creating a third rainy-day fund. MAY 9, 2008 -- As
South Carolina lawmakers, we deal with many issues that affect the quality
of life and prosperity of our citizens. We see the need for major change,
if not the banning of payday loans, as one of the most important issues
to come before us this year.
"The only thing destroyed is my wardrobe, which I'm most proud of." -- Sen. Robert Ford (D-Charleston) on the day a fire tore through his Charleston-area home. More: The Post and Courier. In a story the following day, Ford also commiserated about the loss of valuable photos collected of civil rights struggles.
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