Flag removal debate moves to Senate in South Carolina
Gov Hodges introduces plan to move the Confederate flag to a square flagpole at the Capitol grounds as supporters and opponents clash. The announcement draws 80 backers including mayors and educators, but GOP and NAACP leaders withhold backing amid boycott and veiled filibuster concerns.
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USCA faculty urge flag removal from Capitol dome
University of South Carolina Aiken faculty pass a resolution demanding removal of the Confederate flag from the Capitol dome and from inside the Capitol building including the House and Senate chambers. They say the display harms the university's national and international academic reputation.
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General Assembly
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Hill fatal shooting at DSS office ends with death penalty
York County jury after nine days of trial returns a death sentence for David Mark Hill for the September 16 1995 DSS killings in North Augusta. Three DSS workers were killed and Hill was captured the next day after a rampage at the satellite office. He addressed the jury saying he felt deep regret and acknowledged snapping. Prosecutors said Hill sought Riddle and killed the others in the way.
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Aiken
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George
Department of Social Service
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Michael Gregory
Josie Curry
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DSS
North Augusta
Barbara Morgan
Social Service
Riddle
Bush Stumps for Votes at Monday North Augusta Rally
Texas Governor George W. Bush addressed a packed Monday crowd at the North Augusta Community Center, recounting a 1978 Texas congressional race and urging Republicans to unite for a White House win. He avoided direct attacks on John McCain, calling him a worthwhile opponent, and targeted Clinton and Gore instead.
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Gore
McCain
McCain rally draws veterans and supporters in CSRA
Senator John McCain and wife Cindy met hundreds of locals at the Etherredge Center for a campaign rally targeting veterans and handicapped vets. The event emphasized returning government to citizens, honoring veterans, and reducing corruption as McCain seeks the South Carolina primary votes.
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Etherredge Center
CSRA
John McCain
Cindy
Beauty leads Oscar nominations with eight nods
Beverly Hills reports American Beauty tops a diverse slate with eight nominations including best picture actor Spacey and actress Bening. The Cider House Rules and The Insider trail with seven each, each also up for best picture and multiple craft categories.
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Alan Ball
Michael Caine
Lasse Hallstrom
John Irving
Russell Crowe
Michael Mann
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