Woman drives 1200 miles to Nebraska to adopt dog
Diana Helms of Clover South Carolina drove 19 hours over two days to adopt Fred a German shorthaired pointer from the Columbus Animal Shelter after two previous homes rejected him. Fred was found chained to the shelter sign and energetic but calmed by Helms. She plans to rename him a South Carolina Nebraska name.
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Brown trustee removal hearing postponed in South Carolina
A hearing on removing James Brown’s three estate trustees was postponed from Thursday in Aiken County to February 9. The irrevocable trust, created in 2000, holds Brown’s music rights and his 60 acre Beech Island home. Brown’s will, filed last week, divided clothing jewelry and cars among six children. his alleged fourth wife Tomi Rae Hynie and their son were excluded. Hynie’s attorney plans a comparable suit to remove the trustees and to challenge the marriage at Brown’s death December 25.
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Lexington school employee charged with drugs and weapons
Lexington County Sheriff James Metts said deputies arrested 47 year old Cecil Repton Batson after a raid on his Gaston home uncovered cocaine blasting caps and a sawed off shotgun. The arrest cites drugs and weapons charges linked to his employment with the Lexington School District.
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McCain Gains SC House Endorsements Amid Tight GOP Race
More than half of South Carolina House Republicans back John McCain for president with 40 members signing on. Speaker Bobby Harrell and Majority Leader Jim Merrill announced the endorsements at a Wednesday news conference. Romney camp urged by campaign to press on as Sanford remains uncommitted, courting continues.
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Bill to gate safe doorstep bus service for young students
A South Carolina House panel discussed a bill to have the state fund doorstep pickup and drop off for pre k through second grade, with stricter limits for older children. The proposal estimates a $12.8 million cost and aims to reduce walking hazards for young students.
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Free public hypnotherapy sessions in South Carolina
New Life Clinics offers a free two hour group hypnotherapy session to help stop smoking or reduce weight with stress relief. Attendees sign in 30 minutes early, with a voluntary five dollar donation requested. sessions run Feb 7 to Feb 5 at multiple locations including Aiken Conference Center and Quality Inn & Suite in Augusta.
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