Year of bad decisions shapes South Carolina in 2009
A year in review chronicles Myrtle Beach fires, Wilson's You lie outburst, Phelps marijuana pipe incident, and Sanford's personal ties. The state drew national satire while officials pursued investigations and campaigns. No charges were filed against Phelps. Wilson and others used missteps to raise funds.
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Fallen friend still guides Marine Jamie Coomes
Jamie Coomes recalls his best friend Cpl. Matt Dillon who died in an IED blast while patrolling in Iraq. Dillon is named on a memorial wall at Al Taqaddum Air Base and Coomes cherishes the connection as he raises his newborn son Ryder Dillon Coomes.
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Aiken
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DePriest Brothers Play Waffle House Christmas Set
Three brothers Jonathan Adam and Andrew DePriest bring instruments to perform Christmas classics for Waffle House patrons each holiday season. Their unique tradition draws diners and showcases family ties in a local food venue setting.
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Deaths and Funerals Notice 6A-7A
A list of recent obituaries and funeral notices for Bertha May Holley Aiken Elmer E Luke Lucas Jr Aiker Leone Jordan Ready Aiken Ronnie Ron Sligh Graniteville Amy Rose Moore Stoudemayer Leesville Gladys Louise Willis Aiken with services and survivor details typical of a local notices section.
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Bertha May Holley
Aiken
Elmer E
Luke” Lucas Jr
Aiker Leone
Jordan Ready
Ronnie
Ron” Sligh
Graniteville
Amy Rose Moore Stoudemayer
Leesville
Gladys Louise Willis
South Carolina to consider law changes after Sanford affair
South Carolina lawmakers plan 2010 proposals to let citizens petition to fire the governor, require round‑the‑clock security for the governor and lieutenant governor, and to elect the two on the same ticket. The moves follow Gov. Mark Sanford's affair and related ethics probes into travel and finances.
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Glenn McConnell
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