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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2016
Page
1
An Aiken man receives a life changing call from a man who turns out to be his brother after nearly 60 years apart. The pair recount years of research and family history as they connect for the first time.
Death notices list Teresa Ann Martin Hair of New Ellenton Charles L. Sarkany and George R. Brown of Aiken Lester Nicholas of Aiken Harry Lee Waters of Warrenville Antoine Eric Dickerson of Williston and Debra Jean Mays Quackenbush of Warrenville with funeral details and services scheduled.
South Carolina lawmakers have collected more than $227000 in auto dealer and industry lobbyist contributions in 2016. An Aiken Standard review links donations to a bill limiting closing fees after the SC Supreme Court ruling on a nearly $2.9 million class action against a Upstate dealership. Senator Larry Martin reported $39249 in contributions.
Campaign finance figures from the South Carolina Ethics Commission show lawmakers receiving auto dealer contributions. Sen. Shane Massey reported 26800 dollars, with others including Sen. Tom Young 500, Sen. Nikki Setzler 500, Rep. Bill Taylor 1199.16, Rep. Bill Hixon 999.16, Rep. Chris Corley 999.16, Rep. Don Wells 0, Rep. Bill Clyburn 0, and Rep. Matt? 0.
In June, Sen. Tom Corbin led donations with $43,750.39 while Sen. Jim Martin reported substantial unsolicited contributions. Sen. Shane Massey disclosed $26,800 in auto dealer donations as the third highest in the state, but denied campaign finances influenced his support for the closing fee measure. The surge in support followed widespread lawmaker signatures on the legislation.
Edgefield senator Massey criticizes the Supreme Court for overstepping and forcing law changes, arguing the court dictated legal outcomes contrary to the General Assembly. Sue Berkowitz of the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center counters that timing of donations suggests influence on lawmakers.
Seventy nine state lawmakers and a Senate candidate disclosed campaign contributions from automobile dealer interests since December 2015 per Ethics Commission filings. The report highlights the ongoing influence of auto commerce in state politics and references STATE Page 5A for details.
About 3,900 residents attended the 14th annual Touch-A-Truck at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Kids explored more than 40 vehicles from tractors to MRAP trucks while officials from the city and sponsors explained vehicle capabilities and community involvement.
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