Fire guts Bethel AME Church in Summerville
A suspicious blaze severely damaged Bethel AME Church in Summerville, Charleston area, with authorities noting prior attempts in recent weeks. SLED and ATF agents joined Summerville police to investigate the cause, as firefighters took about an hour to control the fire before dawn. Local officials stressed no racial motive had been established while the inquiry continues.
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Bethel Ame
State Law Enforcement Division
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
SLED
Kathryn Richardson
Craig Legates
Legates
South Carolina
Bill Clinton
Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
Greeleyville
D.C
Clinton
National
Wilkins Reveals Ambassadorship Aim to Canada
House Speaker David Wilkins says he hopes to become U S ambassador to Canada after Bush nominates him. He notes Senate confirmation is pending and that he will remain speaker until approval or adjournment resets. The remark follows months of speculation and lasts as he thanks colleagues for 25 years of service.
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David Wilkins
U.S
Canada
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House
White House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Paul Cellucci
United States
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U.S. Senate
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General Assembly
Beaufort salon owner closes shop after lung cancer diagnosis
Peggy Gilbert who started cutting hair at 13 and ran Just 4 You Styles since 1995 closed her Beaufort salon last week after being diagnosed with stage IV non small cell lung cancer. The 52 year old planned chemotherapy and radiation while relying on her daughter Shanel and grandson Adam for help as she faced the end of a 25 year career.
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Peggy Gilbert
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Occa
Dodson
Peggy
Dick Gilbert
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
Marine Corps Air Station
Shanel
Hilton Head Island
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