Grand jury clears solicitor amid seven months of headlines
A Charleston County grand jury declined to indict Solicitor David Schwacke after a state investigation into misconduct allegations. Schwacke, who publicly disclosed his sexuality, defended his performance and criticized Republican rivals who pressed the probes as harming his family. Investigations centered on claims of online sex solicitations and mishandling a child molestation case.
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Thurmond urges study to preserve Fort Sumter site
Sen Strom Thurmond called on the National Park Service to assess needs to preserve and operate Fort Sumter, site of the Civil War opening conflict. He warned funding and staffing shortages threaten the landmark’s upkeep and supported plans to raise and display the CSS Hunley to boost Charleston as a scholarly destination.
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