South Carolina State picks Leroy Davis as eighth president
UiANUEBURL Ar South Carolina State University promoted interim Leroy Davis to become the institution's eighth president. The Orangeburg native, a Bulldog alumnus and biologist, has served since 1973 and was interim president for six months. He was unanimously chosen by the university Trustee Board amid leadership renewal.
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Circuit Judge Named To Court Of Appeals
Circuit Judge William Howard, who presided over Susan Smith’s murder trial, has been promoted to the state Court of Appeals. He won on a narrow vote after rivals dropped out on the third ballot, following a January loss to Tom Huff in another appeals bid.
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Susan Smith
William Howard
State Court of Appeals
Howard
Senate
Curtis Shaw
Smith
Family Court
Ruben Gray
Gary Clary
Tom Huff
North Augusta
South Carolina House weighs sales tax to wipe car taxes
The House backed a ballot measure to raise the sales tax from 5 to 6 percent to erase a $384 million vehicle personal property tax. The plan, favored by supporters for car and truck owners, faces opposition and a competing Senate proposal. Proponents claim it would help renters with car costs and reduce government size, while critics note lack of specifics.
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House
Bob Sheheen
Camden
Sheheen
Senate
David Wilkins
Greenville
Bobby Harrell
Charleston
Jack Nicklaus Back for 7th Masters Title at Augusta
Larry Taylor reports on Jack Nicklaus returning to Augusta National for the 60th Masters, chasing an unprecedented seventh green jacket on the 10th anniversary of his 1986 record sixth win. Frost delays push practice and start times, with Nicklaus confident amid veteran rivals and course contingencies.
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Augusta
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Jack Nicklans
Augusta National Golf Club
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Nicklaus
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Jim Furyk
Will Nicholson
Nicholson
Love
Deaths of James Hall Hawkins and Norod noted in notices
Obituary notices report the passing of James Buster Hall of New Ellenton Wayne Boyd Hawkins of North Augusta and Salvatore A. Norod of Barnstable Milford amid local tributes and funeral arrangements.
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New Ellenton
Wayne Boyd Hawkins
North Augusta
Salvatore A. Norod
Barnstable, Mi
Georgia Lottery Winning Numbers Report
Wednesday draw results list Cash 3 numbers 1 1 5 and Powerball numbers 2 10 23 31 37.
Couple Fight To See Child They Called Granddaughter
Carlton and Clara Jackson hold a last photo of Shelli, almost 4, the granddaughter they raised after her birthmother gave her to them. The couple sought court-ordered blood tests and visitation amid custody talks and alleged barriers from Shelli’s mother, with no papers from DSS and no final guardianship decisions.
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Clara Jackson
Shelli
Mrs. Jackson
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Cold snap ruins peaches in South Carolina crops
The week’s cold spell turned peaches to frost and threatens strawberries and wheat in South Carolina. Upstate apple and peach crops were heavily damaged with most trees bearing no fruit. A Clemson extension meteorologist noted limited additional damage from a 20 degree morning.
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