Clyburn rules out Gore cabinet bid aims for Congress
Rep. Jim Clyburn said he would not take a Gore administration post and will stay in Congress, citing rural District 6 needs and his work on soil, water, health, energy, and historic preservation. He hints at a Senate run someday, with Thurmond's seat discussed as a possible target. He sits on the Appropriations Committee and faces Vince Ellison in November.
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Greenville cuts 36 school positions in district overhaul
Greenville County School District eliminated 36 jobs to boost efficiency in the state’s largest district. Many cuts affected clerical and secretarial roles as staff retired or shifted to openings. Superintendent Bill Harner notes 15 new positions in computer tech support and a saving of more than 1 million dollars.
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Condemned inmate seeks clemency before Georgia execution
Augusta report details Alexander Williams, 32, who was 17 when he killed and raped 16 year old Aleta Bunch in 1986, submitting a clemency request to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles while facing an August 24 death sentence. His lawyers may seek stays and further appeals. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Archbishop Donoghue joined Amnesty International in urging mercy. Williams admits culpability in his letter and asks the board to consider compassion for both principals in the tragedy.
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