Americans clash over Confederate flag symbol in public view
In Hanover Pennsylvania residents defend flying the Confederate flag amid broader backlash after the Charleston church attack and other violence. Chronister says pride in Southern heritage, while critics note the flag’s association with oppression and racist acts. Officials urge removal but supporters resist, citing rights and history.
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Rock Hill woman gets probation for death by neglect
Crystal Perdue pleaded guilty to neglect of a vulnerable adult resulting in death. She received five years of probation after her boyfriend Jonathan Earle died on his 41st birthday in September 2012 following hospital care for bedsores and other health problems. Earle suffered from multiple sclerosis diabetes and blindness.
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Ports seek renewed federal permit for Charleston cruise terminal
The South Carolina Ports Authority requests a new U S Army Corps of Engineers permit to place additional pilings under an old warehouse on the Charleston waterfront for the 35 million terminal project. Public comments are due by August 24. Preservation groups have challenged the project in three lawsuits, including a 2013 ruling by Judge Richard Gergel who condemned the Pentagon’s review as insufficient.
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