House Revises Remapping Plan in Closed Session
The House Judiciary Committee approved a Senate backed reapportionment plan after revising it in a closed session. The plan cuts six districts, reduces population variation, removes numbered seats, and may pit several incumbents against each other in future elections across Orangeburg Darlington and nearby counties.
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Delay Of June Primary Now Almost A Certainty
The South Carolina Democratic primary likely will be postponed from June 13 affecting legislative candidates and possibly all offices. A new reapportionment plan is required for Senate seats and a court deadline looms. lawmakers consider delaying until late summer or early fall to accommodate filing periods and election logistics.
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Aiken Standard Establishment Details
Aiken Standard founded in 1867 publishes afternoons except Saturdays and Sundays from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. The paper carries AP and UPI dispatches with exclusive local news rights and offers mail and carrier subscription rates and correction policies.
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Donor Disclosure Bill Aims to Curb Corporate Contributions
South Carolina state Rep. Travis Medlock proposes a bill to limit large corporate political gifts. The bill requires any contribution over 200 dollars to be filed with the Election Commission and bars donations to parties or candidates linked to pending legal or regulatory actions. Violations bring fines from 500 to 10,000 dollars.
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Republicans Say Party Can Still Post Candidates
Republican Party chairman Ken Powell says parties may nominate county or state candidates by convention or petition up to 20 days before the general election for county offices and 35 days for state offices. He cited a 1970 federal ruling upholding nomination timing regardless of nominating method.
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Nationwide Weather Outlook Shows Cooler Eastward Shift
Cooler air spreads east across the nation Tuesday while the Southeast remains milder. Snow flurries and rain are forecast for parts of the Southwest with additional rain in the Midwest and Northeast.
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SC administrators fear NEA constitutional changes
South Carolina school leaders express concern as NEA proposes denying principals and superintendents membership. The measure aims to protect members in disputes with employers and could push administrators toward division from teachers. Debate may dominate SCEA meeting in Columbia, with a vote at the NEA convention in Atlantic City June 24 to 30.
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