Condon asserts authority to sue Hodges over budget cuts
South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon says he has the power to sue Gov. Jim Hodges over higher education funding cuts. He filed a brief asserting the suit is essential to maintain checks and balances between the Legislature and the executive. The dispute centers on an auxiliary fund to be returned by presidents of 33 state colleges and universities to balance the budget.
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Possible candidates circle Spence seat in S.C. race
State Sen. Joe Wilson tops the list with Lexington County ties as a likely successor though he may prefer his senator role. Others weighing runs include Sheriff James Metts and Sen. Scott Richardson, with no clear field yet. Primary set Oct. 30, runoff if needed Nov. 13, special election Dec. 18.
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Seven Middling Officers Charged in MV-22 Osprey Falsification Case
A two star general Maj. Gen. Dennis T. Krupp and seven other Marine Corps officers are charged with misconduct for allegedly falsifying maintenance records on the MV-22 Osprey. Krupp, commander of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Cherry Point North Carolina, is accused of dereliction of duty for knowing or should have known of the falsifications. Marine Forces Atlantic announced the action Friday.
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