Weathers edges Bell in GOP agriculture primary
Hugh Weathers defeated William Bell 57 to 43 percent in the South Carolina agriculture commissioner race and will meet Democrat Emile DeFelice in November. Weathers, appointed to fill the term, emphasized experience while Bell argued for elected offices. Sanford proposed eliminating some statewide posts.
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Hammond Wins South Carolina Secretary of State GOP Primary
Incumbent Mark Hammond led the Republican primary with about 55 percent of the vote to Bill McKown's 39 percent as 93 percent of precincts reported. L W Flynn took about 7 percent after withdrawing. Hammond, 42, will face Democrat Cheryl Footman in the fall.
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House approves 3300 pay raise for members in 1990
The House voted 249 to 167 to approve a 2 percent cost of living raise lifting representative salaries to 168 500 with the Vice President also included. Rep Jim Matheson led a failed bid for a direct up or down vote on the increase citing ethics concerns amid low approval. The automatic COLA continues unless blocked by lawmakers and mirrors civil service raises.
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