Gore predicts Senate will not convict Clinton
Vice President Al Gore said Monday the Senate would not reach the two thirds needed to convict President Clinton. He called the president's actions wrong but not warranting removal, as White House and House teams prepared rival trial briefs amid impeachment proceedings. A side note: Hustler publisher Larry Flynt pressed hypocrisy claims against Rep. Bob Barr at a CNBC news conference.
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80-year-old man found dead behind Piedmont restaurant
The body of William Truman Smith of Piedmont was found behind the Filling Station restaurant in Piedmont Sunday afternoon. Coroner’s office spokesman Charlie Boseman said Smith apparently died of natural causes sometime late Saturday night.
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Rose Returns as Public Safety Chief Under Hodges
Former Public Safety Director Boykin Rose is reappointed by Governor elect Jim Hodges after being fired by Gov Beasley for alleging grant manipulation. Rose, 49, will serve 31 years and step down in 206, with Hodges denying any payback and noting no personal agenda.
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Aiken County School Board to Meet Tonight
The Aiken County Board of Education plans a 7 pm meeting at the district office 1000 Brookhaven Drive south of Aiken Mall. Agenda includes booster club update scheduling proposals a Boy Scout program for Kennedy Middle School Welfare to Work outreach at Schofield Middle several construction projects budget and hiring questions and student appeals in executive session. Public welcome.
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Beasley Budget Shapes Last Acts Ahead of Inauguration
Governor Beasley has formed an executive budget as part of his final actions before his term ends. Hodges plans an executive letter outlining spending priorities later this year. The House and Senate will adjourn Wednesday for Hodges inauguration, with reports due on minibottles and tax restructuring. A study panel backs letting bartenders use regular bottles, and a tax panel proposes local control of car taxes and reductions to senior citizen and food taxes.
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Authorities pursue charges after fatal collision in South Carolina
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says charges will be criminal and details will be released after the accident reconstruction team reviews events leading to the crash that killed three. A driver is suspected of DUI and with no valid license. Witness statements are being collected. Ms. Lively remains in fair condition.
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