Veterans Affairs post sparks debate in Aiken County
The two week review window for three applicants ends with Mrs. Starks again as a potential nominee. Wolfe's committee says the aim is to pick someone best representing veterans in Aiken County, while critics note she resides outside the county and lacks local veterans ties.
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Bill Shaw
Julian Dunbar
Preston Maroney
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South Carolina lawmakers clash over nuclear waste disposal
Rep. Ravenel blasts a dumping ground label and warns of a world reputation as South Carolina bears the burden of spent fuel. Sen. Thurmond urges DOE plans before any more transfers, while Sen. Hollings cautions on resident safety near SRS. Clyburn signals potential support for fellow lawmakers.
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Fritz) Hollings
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James Clyburn
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Spence
Money and politics debate after Lost Trust sweep
Legislators praise reforms since the Lost Trust operation that saw over two dozen lobbyists and lawmakers arrested for vote selling. They note stricter rules on office holders and seekers, tighter campaign finance scrutiny, and ongoing reliance on volunteers and donations to reach voters. The Leadership Aiken County program urges voter focus on public interest beyond moneyed influence.
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Aiken County
NAACP Dispute Moves Back to Planning Commission
Three dissenters Eric Radford Michael Anaclerio and Skipper Perry refused to seek reconsideration so the issue must restart at the Planning Commission then return to the city council. An executive board meeting of the Aiken NAACP is planned next week with a 9 30 am Saturday session at Friendship Baptist Church open to the public. Rivers will return to Aiken this weekend to rally support for the Freedom Ride and a membership drive with neighborhood outreach and display tables at Aiken Mall to recruit new members.
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Hollings Faces Fresh Heat Over Cannibal Joke
Senator Hollings apologized for a tasteless joke in which African potentates would eat each other not people. NAACP leaders and activists accused a double standard as Al Gore and Rev. Sharpton urged denouncements of bigotry and similar responses to Muhammad remarks. The Senate vote condemned Muhammad with Hollings and Thurmond backing the effort.
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al Sharpton
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College Funding Debated In One Year Truce
A one year compromise ends the funding clash between 33 state colleges and the Higher Education Commission. Half of any extra funds go to college presidents, the rest by the commission formula. Officials estimate up to 20 million more this year from current 562 million.
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Anthony DiGiorgio
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