Obama wife rallies support in Upstate South Carolina
Michele Obama toured Simpsonville and Greenville on Monday to boost her husband Barack Obama's campaign. She cited the need for women to unite to lift families from hardship and spoke at Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Phillis Wheatley Center about courage and solidarity among women of all backgrounds.
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Charleston ranks high for military retirees in South Carolina
The Charleston area draws many retirees due to easy job access and recreation. About 18,000 military retirees live in the Lowcountry, with former service members citing familiar surroundings and strong ties to the region. Local officials note ample postservice opportunities in Charleston and nearby bases, including Fort Jackson, Paris Island, Sumter, and the Naval Weapons Station.
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Ravenel arraignment rescheduled amid cocaine case
South Carolina treasurer Ravenel, suspended after a cocaine distribution indictment, has an arraignment set for Friday. He remains at a Catalina Arizona psychiatric hospital for addiction treatment. co defendant and conspiracy charge carries up to 20 years. Ravenel founded Ravenel Development Corp. and ran in the 2004 Senate GOP primary.
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South Carolina shrimpers hope for windfall from Chinese seafood crackdown
Charleston fishermen say FDA limits on Chinese farm raised shrimp and other seafood could boost local catches. Lonnie Golden of the SC Shrimpers Association lauds imports cut as best for the industry. Eddie Gordon of American Wild Shrimp calls the move good for consumers seeking domestic, labeled products.
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