Governor urged to fire Revenue director over conference spend
Attorney General Charlie Condon called for dismal of Revenue Department chief Elizabeth Carpentier over a $42,000 regional conference expense for 48 staff at Kiawah Island Resort. He argued it showed managerial incompetence, while Carpentier defended the decision as saving far more in penalties and benefits, noting job placements and tourism aid alongside the dispute over a $1 million tax settlement with Georgia. The governor declined to comment as the department was also planning layoffs and hosting the conference past years.
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North Charleston High School Wins Grant For Freshman Academy
North Charleston High School receives a three year federal grant totaling 2.9 million dollars to expand its freshman academy to middle schoolers and launch a College and Career Pathways mentoring plan. The program aims to help ninth graders adapt to high school life and connect students with teachers, mentoring, internships, and career classes to boost academics and work readiness.
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Mayor at 80 not to seek re election
ISLE OF PALMS mayor Carmen Bunch at age 80 is not pursuing another term after 16 years in office. She briefly considered a fifth term, collected nearly 200 petition names, and noted the difference between 81 and 98. She will let the August 22 filing deadline pass after her birthday amid health issues and mixed encouragement from friends and family.
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Deputy dies amid Chesterfield sex-case probe
John Wesley Eddy, 38, a Chesterfield County deputy, was found dead in his living room days after state agents began investigating allegations of criminal sexual conduct. Officials said autopsy pending. no visible injuries noted. He was suspended with pay during the probe.
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