Gays in Scouting - A local decision : News : MidlandsConnect.com

The decision, if approved by the Boy Scouts of America to allow openly gay leaders and scouts will be made on the local level, not national. Indian Waters Scout Executive Doug Stone expains were and how decisions for local groups are made.

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Moore tornado confirmed a monster EF5

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USC considering a campus-wide tobacco ban

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Ammonium Nitrate spill, fire prompts evacuation in Newberry County

Yesterday at 11:30 AM Road reopens after an ammonium nitrate spill in Newberry County Monday night.

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Website for those found and missing from Oklahoma tornado

Monday, May 20, 2013 The American Red Cross has setup a website to keep track of people found and missing from Oklahoma tornado.

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Massive tornado flattens Oklahoma City suburb

Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

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State senator honoring South Carolina's fallen soldiers

Monday, May 20, 2013 Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

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