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“Getting them convicted of their crimes early on keeps them off the streets.”

People charged with a felony in South Carolina would have to submit DNA samples upon arrest under legislation approved Tuesday by a House committee. via WCNC

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“In South Carolina, we have made great progress preventing teen pregnancy.”

The S.C. Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Road Show is coming to the Pee Dee today to inform local leaders about the perils of teen pregnancy. via WBTW

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“They are just sitting back, doing nothing. Not taking action is an action and it's very insulting behavior.”

Two months after marching on the Statehouse to show opposition to a proposed landfill, residents came out for a protest Saturday in front of the Marlboro County courthouse. via Morning News

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The South Carolina legislator who sought a combat role in Afghanistan is returning to his state House desk next week. via Myrtle Beach Online

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“I think basically what we need is a change, period”

S.C. House 54 incumbent Doug Jennings will face Bennettsville businessman Naim Floyd Quick Salahudeen in the June 10 Democratic primary. via WBTW

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“The first vehicle, a (19) 93 Nissan SUV was driven by Diane Oxendine, 49, of Latta. (She) was driving eastbound on 38 (and) the moped pulled out off Coxe Road and was struck in the side (by Oxendine).”

A Bennettsville man is dead after a vehicle versus moped collision Saturday afternoon in Marlboro County. via Morning News

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A Bennettsville man is dead after a car struck the moped he was riding on. Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown tells us 54-year-old Randy Pearce died at the scene. via WPDE

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“It was not a hard decision, as there was a need, and with the help of organizations like the city of Bennettsville and the BDDA, the process went smoothly. "I encourage anyone to think about starting a business in Bennettsville”

The city of Bennettsville has grant funds of as much as $10,000 available for new and expanding businesses in the historic downtown. via Morning News

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Domtar is adding 90 jobs to its Fort Mill operations centre in South Carolina. According to a recent report by the Rock Hill Herald, a $1 million expansion will see the creation of new executive level ... via Pulp & Paper Canada

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“We are bringing operations closer to our mill base”

Charlotte Business Journal - by Ken Elkins Staff Writer A Canadian paper company will add 90 jobs to its Fort Mill operations, boosting employment at the Interstate 77 center to close to 300. via Charlotte Business Journal

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