Beasley Criticized for Using State Helicopter
Democrats accuse Governor Beasley of abusing SLED helicopters meant for law enforcement. They cite a trip from Columbia to Rock Hill for a speech and return for a golf tournament, calling it an inappropriate use of public aircraft. Campaign aides defend the flights as necessary for security and event access amid traffic delays.
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Church burning trial hinges on KKK link in rural church case
In a civil case over the 1995 Macedonia Baptist Church fire near Bloomville, Morris Dees of the SPLC alleges the Kentucky led Ku Klux Klan and Horace King orchestrated the arson, while defense contends four former Klansmen acted alone with racial hatred. Four Klansmen are in federal prison. King denies involvement.
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