Missing South Carolina teens sought by DNR in expanded search
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources asks for public help locating Josh Long, 17, and Troy Driscoll, 15, last seen launching a blue and white 14-foot Sunfish at Sullivan's Island. The search extends from Charleston to Bulls Bay toward Georgetown and Horry counties. Call 800-922-5431 with information.
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Anderson woman charged with fraud at Techtronics N.A.
Lana Roper, 49, of Anderson, was charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent for allegedly taking more than 77 000 dollars from Techtronics Industries N A formerly Ryobi Technologies. She was released on a 10 000 dollar bond as investigations continue.
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Greenville
Anderson
Techtronics Industries N.A
Ryobi Technologies Inc
Lana Roper
Anderson County
Susann Griffin
Doug Newton
Roper
Newton
Laurens Man Sentenced 17 Years for Shooting During Argument
Laurens County man Laurie Ray Bowman was sentenced to 17 years after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the May 2003 shooting of 47 year old Rodney Plack at Plack's home. Prosecutors noted both men had weapons. Bowman was arrested about three weeks later on a commercial fishing vessel out of Horry County.
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Laurens County
Laurie Ray Bowman
Rodney Plack
Plack
Bowman
Jerry Peace
Horry County
Lawmakers Deliver Petitions Backing SC Bases to Pentagon
A South Carolina delegation presented Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld with more than 30 000 petitions from Midlands residents endorsing Fort Jackson and McEntire Air National Guard Station. Senators Graham and Wilson touted strong local support as BRAC weighs base closures slated for May 16.
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South Carolina
Washington
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Midlands
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McEntire Air National Guard
Greater Columbia
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Department of Defense
McEntire
Fort Jackson
Graham
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Bob Jones University Seeks First Acccreditation
Bob Jones University in Greenville has sought its first accreditation after 78 years. The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools approved it as a candidate institution, enabling easier transfer credits and graduate admissions while preserving policies on federal aid and campus dress and chaperone rules.
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Bob Jones University
Greenville
Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges
Russell Fitzgerald
Liberty University
Fitzgerald
Phil Smith
Rally boosts pressure on domestic violence bill in South Carolina
About 300 supporters gathered at the State House urging passage of a revamped criminal domestic violence bill stalled in the House. Two Democratic lawmakers delayed action for further review, while critics accused Rep. John Graham Altman of belittling abuse victims. Speaker Wilkins expressed optimism the measure would pass.
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Senate
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Henry McMaster
John Altman
Rep. Altman
David Wilkins
Bureau of Protective Services
Wilkins
Gilda Cobb- Hunter
Orangeburg
Cobb-Hunter
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