Lottery a smashing success helps SC lottery reach six months
The Myrtle Beach Sun News notes South Carolina Lottery grossed about 320 million in its first six months, 128 million above forecast, with net over 80 million expected January to June. The piece warns NC may adopt a lottery similarly, risking a fall in proceeds after novelty wears off.
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South Carolina Board of Economic Advisers
Jim Hodges
South Carolina
Mike Easley
North Carolina
General Assembly
Myrtle Beach
Sun News
South Carolina earns solid marks in state testing rankings
The Princeton Review rated state accountability programs including SC among eight states in the nation. SC scored B on alignment with classroom material, test design, transparency, and use of results to improve education. The State of Columbia details the upbeat assessment.
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Suete
South Carolina
Princeton Review
Columbia
MUSC to close adult burn unit in SC
The Medical University of South Carolina will shut its adult burn unit, the state’s only facility for adults, but emergency care and pediatric burns at Children’s Hospital will remain unaffected. Severely burned patients may be sent to centers in Augusta or Charlotte, with MUSC stabilizing the worst injuries before transfer.
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Medica University of South Carolina
Augusta
Charlotte
Charleston
South Carolina
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Spartanburg
Herald-Journal
Aiken Standard Staff List and Roles
The Aiken Standard names its leadership team including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Systems Manager J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson and Deborah Dyches.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Cirewlanion
Deborah Dyches
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
End of an Editorial Cartoon Era in Aiken Standard
The editor recalls Al Goodwyn who drew weekly editorial cartoons for the Aiken Standard and The Star in North Augusta. He mailed envelopes of cartoons weekly, often on Sunday afternoons, and his work was valued for wit and local insight. Al has stepped away to focus on family obligations, ending his regular contributions.
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Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
South Carolina
al Goodwyn
Volunter
Aiken Standard
The
Star
North Augusta
Aiken
Libby Bland for Aiken County Council District 2
James L. Bland endorses Libby Bland for District 2 Aiken County Council. He highlights her activism from high school Young Republicans to civic leadership including traffic light advocacy after a fatal bypass accident, oil embargo patience with Congress, and roles on the Economic Development Board Planning and Zoning Commission and Rotary. He argues she is a proactive, informed, independent voice. Vote Tuesday July 23.
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Libby Bland
Aiken
Libby
Cato
Aiken County
Sation
James L. Bland
J.D. Aiken
Barton is right for District 6
Henry Finney of Graniteville endorses Charles Barton in District 6 after recounting alleged misconduct by Joe Randall including ham and turkey distributions misused tax dollars, a lawsuit settlement, and abstentions over Sage Mill fire station. Finney urges voters to reject Randall and elect Barton on July 28 to cut waste and reevaluate the fire station.
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Sage Mill
Randall
Ronnie Young
Charles Barton
Charles
Henry Finney
Graniteville
Singer's solid background highlighted in local council race
A reader argues that Scott Singer holds both bachelor and master degrees from the University of South Carolina, in government and business, and notes his long-term commitment to Aiken County. The letter, dated from a local edition, also recalls meeting Singer in 1981 during USC studies and identifying the writer as his spouse.
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Scott Singer
Libby Bland
Aiken Standard
Scott
Palmetto State
Aiken County
USC
Columbia
Mary Ruth Singer En
Hatcher right choice for District 6 seat
Vivian G. Mitane notes Fay S. Hatcher impressed attendees at the Aiken County Council candidate forum. Hatcher, a former council member, urged taxpayer oversight and signature on major tax increases. She pledged to put taxpayers first and allow votes on projects raising taxes.
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Aiken County
Butler solid choice for County Council
A supporter endorses Eddie Butler for Aiken County Council District 5 in the July 23 Republican primary. The letter praises his 12 years on the council, budget expertise, and roles in NA2000, Three Rivers Solid Waste, Sage Mill Park, Carrol Warner Park, Bobby Jones Expressway, and local civic work.
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Te Aiken
Eddie
North Augusta
Aiken County
Three Rivers
Sage Mill
Carrol Warner
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