Bush in South Carolina for fundraiser and volunteer honor
President Bush returns to South Carolina to raise about 1 million for Mark Sanford and to honor Steven Riggs of West Ashley for leading the South Carolina Caisson Detachment. The visit highlights GOP efforts as Hodges trails Sanford in fundraising and signals welfare reform remarks and past campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Bush
South Carolina
Monay
Mark Sanford
West Ashley
Palmetto State
Sanford
Jim Hodges
Steven Riggs
Riggs
Caisson Detachment
USA Freedom Corps
U.S
Lindsey Graham Rs.c
Alex Sanders
Sen
Stromp Thurmond
Citadel
Treasury chief says economy sound despite stock turmoil
Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill promotes Bush plan as the economy shows recovery. He cited productivity gains and improving growth while acknowledging market volatility and corporate scandals shaking consumer confidence. He spoke on NBC's Meet the Press after TV appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Paul O'Neill
Congress
Bush
Main Street
O'Neill
O’neill
NBC
Meet the Press
Myrtle Beach teen shark bite First bite of 2002 at Grand Strand
Ten year old T J Nimmons was bitten on the foot while surfing near Springmaid Pier. He needed about 35 stitches and says he will avoid evening surf near piers. Doctors identify the attacker as a four foot black tip or sandbar shark common to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Beach
T.J. Nimmons
Grand Strand
Simmons
Springmaid Pier
Cathy Nimmons
South Strand
Forest
Experts warn of rising snake bites amid drought in North Carolina
In Winston-Salem experts expect more snake sightings and bites as a five year drought drives snakes from water sources. Officials report 104 non fatal bites this year. Copperheads and timber rattlesnakes are most common in the Piedmont, with bites rare to fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
N.C
Rouse
John Groves
North Carolina
Ohere
Groves
Piedmont
N.C. Aquarium
Also Mentioned on This Page
S.C
Ala
Nus
Asheboro
Metal Buildings
Paul West & Associates
AIR Duct
Augusta, Aiken