Santa lookalike faces mall clash and parade plans
Lehman Davis, who wears a Santa hat year round, says he gets smiles from adults and children while making appearances for day cares and schools. Aiken Mall officials call the incident a misunderstanding and Davis seeks a written apology before Barnwell's Christmas parade. Davis plans to stay after the parade to mingle with revelers and continues Santa duties.
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Lehman
Santa
Davis
Susan
Aiken Mall
Anthony Alberigi
Santa Claus
Susan Davis
Aiken
Mall
Tor
Barnwell
Rose Hill estate seeks guests to boost upkeep funds
Mueller cites Rose Hill as a large property with ample parking and a surrounding wall to host overnight guests or small events as a revenue source. The Rose Hill grounds trace to Col. Sheffield Phelps and were a civic project, later restored in a $1.5 million effort that marked a major preservation milestone.
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Mueller
Rose Hill
Col
Sheffield Phelps
Claudia Phelps
Phelpes
Rose Hill Gardens
Lawmakers Called Back For Special Session On Revenue Shortfall
South Carolina officials including Gov Hodges and state House and Senate are recalled to Columbia for a special session next Monday to address a large revenue gap. Smith, a veteran Ways and Means member, urges protecting critical funds for law enforcement, the prison system, and education while considering across the board cuts if negotiations fail. The Budget and Control Board may impose uniform reductions if lawmakers cannot reach agreement in time.
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Mittee
House
Senate
Columbia
Jim Hodges
Smith
Aiken County
Hodges
State Budget and Control Board
Budget and Control Board
Icey bridge crashes claim two in Greenville County
Two people died in a collision on an icy bridge on state Highway 153 in Greenville County Wednesday night. Hotels across the Upstate filled as travelers sought warm private spaces with Embassy Suites reporting all 268 rooms booked.
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Greenville
Upstate
Embassy Suites
Patrick Wilson
Anderson Area
Julie Lester
Columbia
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