Hodges backs from video gambling industry in SC race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Hodges received 10,000 in contributions from three video gambling figures and a lawyer for the industry, with supporters saying the funds reflect diverse interests. Campaign aide Kevin Geddings noted not all gifts relate to gambling and cited local business owners who also run dealerships and schools.
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South Carolina Ethics Commission
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Lancaster County
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R.L. Jordan
Spartanburg
Columbia
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Allen
Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
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Southern Music of
Orangeburg
Beasley
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Sleepy child almost leads to tragedy in Myrtle Beach
A five year old, AJ Martinez, rode past his stop on a US 501 bus from Carroll Forest Elementary. He slept through several stops and walked home after the bus continued. A neighbor and a motorist helped him reach safety while officials review transportation procedures. The substitute driver’s identity remains unreleased.
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A.J. Martinez
Cynthia Martinex
Eddie Rodelsperger
Horry County
Carolla Forest
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Terri
A.J
Crystal Clark
Clark
Teresa Persimmon
Martinezes
Rodelsperger
Hollings Leads Clinton Critics In Senate Votes
In Greenville South Carolina Ernest Fritz Hollings frames as a leading Clinton critic, voting against the president about a quarter of the time in 1997. The Greenville News quotes the Congressional Quarterly study showing Hollings’ 25 percent rate tops among Democrats on 63 roll call votes where Clinton took a clear position.
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South Carolina
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Hollings
Clinton
Congressional Quarterly Magn
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