South Carolina flag day stirs talk of historic change
State celebrates flag day on Fort Moultrie grounds while officials note the blue field with palmetto and crescent was not approved by lawmakers. Historians say Salley altered the crescent in 1910 and urge restoring the 1861 design. The discussion highlights crescent origins and symbolism as Sen. Chip Campion notes the political hurdle.
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Charleston
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General Assembly
Suspect Arrested After 120 MPH Marion Chase
Marion County deputies arrested 21 year old Marquis Rakim Allison after a 10 mile pursuit reaching 120 mph on state Highway 41 near Centenary. He allegedly failed to stop for blue lights and was charged with drug distribution and a seat belt violation after being found under a bush.
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Sumter County Man Dies In Mobile Home Fire
An 85 year old Sumter County man James Johnson Sr died after flames engulfed his mobile home about 7 15 p m Wednesday his wife Ruth Bradley escaped unharmed Coroner Harvin Bullock cites carbon monoxide poisoning as the apparent cause Firefighters took about 20 minutes to control the blaze Johnson body was found in a back bathroom The fire's cause is under investigation Beaufort sees oldest tree adoption The Beaufort Gazette notes a 350 plus year old live oak on Cherry Hill Plantation adopted by Preservation Tree Care as Beaufort marks 300 years The 9 5 foot diameter tree dwarfs Angel Oak in Charleston and shows storm damage from lightning but remains healthy
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Harvin Bullock
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Cherry Hill
Michael Murphy
Preservation Tree Care
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