New Ellenton Police Chief On Leave Amid State Probe
Police Chief Van McMillan is on temporary leave with pay as state investigators examine an alleged misuse of a city police computer. SLED officials would not confirm details or McMillan’s role, and council meetings were held in executive session. The council voted to keep the officer on leave until the inquiry concludes.
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Sue Townsend Remembered as Caring Aiken County Coroner
Hundreds bid farewell to Sue Townsend 57 aiken county coroner who died after a four year cancer battle. she planned retirement in june after 22 years in public service and leaves behind three young grandchildren. relatives recall her generosity dedication and community focus. honorary pallbearers included sheriff michael hunt and public safety chief pete frommer. Townsend shaped coroners training and professionalism in the state and was active on many committees.
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Aiken County
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M. Eugene Mullikin
Aiken
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Delenbach
Public Safety
Sgt
David Turno
Bush Poised for Fight as Support Slumps
President Bush campaigns more vigorously for reelection as polls show slipping support. GOP officials blame Democratic attacks and plan TV ads after Democrats settle on a nominee, possibly following the February 17 Wisconsin primary.
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Wisconsin
Unemployment Falls to 5.6 Percent in January
The Labor Department shows the jobless rate easing to 5.6 percent, the lowest since October 2001, with 112 000 new US jobs added in January. Economists call the gain insufficient for robust growth as about 8.3 million are unemployed and voter concerns rise ahead of the election.
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South Carolina Moves to Ban Gay Marriages From Other States
Massachussets ruling prompts SC lawmakers to push a bill banning gay marriages conducted elsewhere and to refuse recognition of such unions. A statewide gay rights group plans a town hall in Columbia led by Bert Easter as about 50 House members back the measure. The 1996 law already bars recognition of out of state same sex marriages. Lawmakers hold a news conference at the State House to push the ban.
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South Carolina
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U.S
Lindsey Graham
R-S.c
Gary Simrill
Rock Hill
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State House
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