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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1998

Page

5

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.

Charlotte Jim Hodges Charlotte Observer Hodges South Carolina Ethics Commission Kevin Geddings Lancaster County Geddings R.L. Jordan Spartanburg Columbia Ken Allen Allen Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission ABC Alan Schaefer Southern Music of Orangeburg Beasley Cam

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.

Myrtle Beach A.J. Martinez Cynthia Martinex Eddie Rodelsperger Horry County Carolla Forest Nis 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.

Greenville South Carolina Ernest “Fritz Hollings Clinton Congressional Quarterly Magn Senate

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