Elliott Close launches bid to unseat Thurmond in South Carolina
Democrat Elliott Close kicks off a three day tour to challenge six term Republican Strom Thurmond the nations oldest senator at 93. Close says age should not be a campaign issue and voters should decide if Thurmond has served too long. He pledges to end partisan bickering in Washington and argues lawmakers prefer media points to helping families.
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Thurmond
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Push for statewide all day kindergarten gains at capitol rally
About 70 teachers and administrators led by the Half-day, Half-the-way Committee gathered at the capitol complex to back statewide all-day kindergarten. More than 20 Chesterfield County teachers wore pink shirts and touted benefits, noting a 20 percent rise in first grade readiness over two years in the district.
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Capitol Complex
Chesterfield County
Terry Huntley
Petersburg
Chesterfield District
Huntley
Obituary notices for Baxley Johnson and Ray on page 28
Three obituary notices appear on page 28 for Willie Mae Baxley of Williston Curtis Runt Johnson of Wagoner and Dennie Ezell Ray Jr. of Aiken, detailing their passing and families mourning their loss.
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Willie Mae Baxley
Williston Curtis
Runt) Johnson
Wagoner
Dennie Ezell Ray Jr
Aiken
Georgia Lottery Wednesday Winning Numbers Summary
Wednesday draw results show Cash 3 as 5 19 and Powerball as 5 18 20 24 43 with Powerball 22. Jackpot and other details not provided.
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Hicks Murder Trial Opens in Aiken Court
The State begins the capital murder trial of Willie Hicks as 14 jurors from a 42‑member pool are seated and sequestered. The case centers on the December 29, 1993 stabbing death of former Aiken police officer Andrew C. Hagan, with co‑defendant Danny Felder awaiting later trial.
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Carl Langley
Barbara Morgan
Willie Hicks
Hicks
Nicks
Aixen
Andrew C. Hagan
Hagan
South Boundary
Danny Felder
Elmer Hatcher
South Carolina House Fast-Tracks Bills Amid Debate
Gov Beasley backs rural economic development plan advancing 108 5 vote with tax breaks for large projects and extended assessment time while a same sex marriage ban and death penalty appeal deadlines race toward approval. Critics raise regional carve outs affecting Charleston Berkeley and Dorchester counties.
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Press Columbia
David Beasley
House
Beasley
Bobby Harrell
Charleston
Berkeley
Dorchester
Plutonium disposal meeting at North Augusta Center
The Savannah River Site Citizens Advisory Board and allies host a two session meeting today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the North Augusta Community Center to discuss options for excess plutonium. Presentations include Q A, with DOE environmental and international groups, detailing three disposal options: deep borehole burial, chemical immobilization, and conversion into reactor fuel.
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Savannah River Site
DOE
SRS
Charleston Dorchester Berkeley Counties Urged Aid
Rep Marion Carnell sarcastically warned that more aid is needed for Charleston Dorchester and Berkeley counties, urging action to address local needs.
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Charleston
Dorchester
Berkeley Counties
Marion Carnell
D-Ware Shoals
Heart Surgeon Joins Aiken ARMC to Lead New Open Heart Program
Dr L Dieter Voegele longtime Charleston cardiothoracic surgeon relocates to Aiken Regional Medical Centers to help launch the hospital's new open heart program. He notes team effort is essential and joins ARMC after stints at Roper AMI and Bon Secours.
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Aiken
Charleston
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Voegele
ARMC
Roper Hospital
Roper Hospital North
AMI East Cooper Hospital
Bon Secours St. Francis Xavia Hospital
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