Sanford reports 1.2M warchest for governor bid
State records show Republican Mark Sanford filed with the Ethics Commission a treasury of 1.230 million. Since announcing his candidacy three months ago he has raised about 750 thousand from around 1,500 taxpayers, joining Lindsey Graham in a statewide candidates club while pledging to reject PAC money.
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Rst
State Ethics Commission
Sanford
Republican House
Lindsey Graham
Aires Club
Graham
Strom Thurmond
Columbia
Jim Hodges
Deaths in Augusta Area Obituaries Highlight Local Figures
Clarence H. Brown Sr. Aiken James Wille Daniels Jr. Ken William H. Jenkins M. Hill Preston Childa Breen Pound and other Augusta area obituaries are listed in the 5A notices. The column notes dates, funeral plans, and surviving relatives for several local residents.
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Clarence H. Brown Sr
Aiken
James Wille Daniels Jr
Ken
William H. Jenkins
Aiken M. Hill Preston Son
Childa Breen Pound Noth
Augusta Obivary
Independence Day events in Augusta highlight Riverwalk festivities
Across the CSRA residents celebrate Independence Day with Riverwalk Augusta events featuring arts and crafts cloggers music a decorated boat parade and a balloon release. The U S Army Signal Corps Band performs at Jessye Norman Amphitheater before the fireworks with activities starting at 12:30 pm and ending after the fireworks. Information line 706-821-1754.
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United States
CSRA
Savannah River
Augusta
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Jessye Norman
Governor Hodges faces challenge to college budget moves
Attorney General Charlie Cordon says Governor Hodges overstepped by asking colleges to return funds from the Legislature and may take the matter to the state Supreme Court. To prevent budget cuts, Hodges issued 48 vetoes last week restoring most of the higher education money. See BUDGET, Page A.
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Columbia
Charlie Cordon
Jim Hodges
State Supreme Court
City seeks to clear blighted structures in Aiken
The City of Aiken will continue efforts this month to identify unsightly and dangerous buildings. A July 19 hearing will determine the fate of derelict structures citywide. Inspector Tommy Paradise says demolition is likely unless owners provide remediation plans and meet codes. Owners were notified that properties violated city ordinance and warned of demolition.
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Aiken
Tommy Paradise
Paradise
York mayor among six to face trial in 1969 murder
York Pa mayor Charlie Robertson and five white men charged in the 1969 murder of a black woman will face trial after a judge ruled prosecutors presented sufficient evidence at a four day preliminary hearing. The six men were to be arraigned in July and remain free on bail amid ongoing cooperation from three other men.
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York
Charlie Robertson
York County Common Pleas
Emanuel Cassimatis
Commonwealth
Robertson
Survivor of epic WWII sea battles recalls Yorktown courage
Retired Navy commander Judson Brodie survived the Coral Sea and Midway battles. He recalls abandoning the Yorktown after it was struck and the perilous escape amid oil slicks. His World War II memories are featured with Midway displays at the South Carolina State Museum.
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Judson Brodie
Coral Sea
Midway
Brodie
Edisto River
Aiken County
Yorktown
South Carolina State Museum
Columbia
Fritz Jamer
U.S
Pacific
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Analihe
Ginny Southworth
Marion St
Adam Burton Stat Witer
Ginny Southwor
Hamilton Mathis
Graniteville
Hattie Dicks
York County
Belle Allen
Navy
Aiken High School
Edisto Island
West Columbia
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