Spearman and Atwater in runoff for S C school chief
In an eight way Republican race for South Carolina superintendent of education Sally Atwater and Molly Spearman each secured about 22 percent to advance to a runoff on June 24. The winner will face Democrat contenders Sheila Gallagher or Tom Thompson in the general election. Spearman is 60 and leads the state Association of School Administrators from Saluda. Atwater is 63 from Union and previously taught special needs at Colleton County.
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South Carolina
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Sheila Gallagher
Tom Thompson
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Weathers Wins GOP Primary for Agriculture Chief
Incumbent Hugh Weathers won the Republican primary for South Carolina agriculture commissioner with 64 percent, defeating Joe Farmer. The dairy farmer from Orangeburg County will face American Party candidate Emile DeFelice and United Citizens Party candidate David Edmond in November. Weathers was first appointed in 2004 and later elected in 2006 and 2010.
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Hugh Weathers
South Carolina
Weathers
Joe Farmer
American Party
Emile DeFelice
United Citizens Party
David Edmond
Orangeburg County
Shrimp Season Expands In South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced shrimpers may begin harvesting in state waters starting Tuesday morning. Coastal waters near shore, the prime shrimp area, had been delayed due to a cold spring that reduced the crop. Commercial shrimping in federal waters began May 1, with nearshore opening now expanding potential catches.
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Department of Natural Resources
McMaster heads to runoff in lieutenant governor race
Former Attorney General Henry McMaster advances to a runoff for the Republican nomination after leading a four man GOP field with over 40 percent of unofficial votes. Second place between Pat McKinney and Mike Campbell remains too close to call. Runoff set for June 24.
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Henry McMaster
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Pat McKinney
Mike Campbell
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College of Charleston goes tobacco free policy
The College of Charleston will implement a tobacco free policy on July 1. It bans all tobacco products including cigarettes cigars pipes and chewing tobacco plus electronic cigarettes on college owned or leased buildings and land. Public streets and sidewalks within the downtown campus are exempt. Student VP Sean Stivaletta notes mixed reactions.
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