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SCANA officials are clarifying their position on the Confederate flag, even as Maurice Bessinger fires another volley against the company's policies. A press released issued by SCANA Wednesday says the company has never banned the Confederate flag, or issued a ruling telling employees not to eat at certain restaurants. CEO Bill Timmerman says the company's Code of Conduct tries to prevent divisive symbols which may harass other employees. Timmerman says as long as it's meant as heritage it would be okay for an employee to display a Confederate emblem while at work. He also says employees can eat at Maurice...

Posted on Thu, Aug. 15, 2002 Scana bans Confederate flag from company property COLUMBIA, S.C. - Scana Corp. employees have been told to keep Confederate flag paraphernalia off company property. South Carolina's largest utility also has ordered employees not to drive company vehicles to Maurice Bessinger's barbecue restaurants, The (Columbia) State reported Thursday. Bessinger has been an outspoken Confederate flag supporter. "Both the flag and Maurice Bessinger are divisive issues," said Scana spokeswoman Cathy Love. "For us to continue to be successful, we must have healthy, collaborative relationships with customers and co-workers. Divisive activities that disrupt harmony in the workplace...