Blacks Question Greenville NAACP Call for Saturday Boycott
In Greenville 58,000 Black residents face a NAACP led boycott of white owned businesses as a test of pressuring employers over race relations and actions on affirmative action. Critics say the move may skip dialogue with business leaders and community groups. The Black community contributes about 1.3 million dollars daily in spending power, while supporters say the boycott demonstrates economic influence and unity. Local figures including Fred Bostic and Theo Mitchell question fairness and propose earlier talks, while Rev. Ennis Fant defends the plan to show economic strength without malice.
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Black boycott debate divides local community leaders
Pastors from nine large black churches and groups like the National Baptist Convention voice support for a boycott aimed at white businesses. Roger Owens of Save Our Sons says anger over perceived civil rights rollbacks could widen backing. Blanche Melver criticizes the action, saying it won’t help anyone.
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South Carolina man jailed for pipe bomb charges in Connecticut
Christopher Estep 35 of Fair Play South Carolina was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to embezzling over 130000 from Fieldcrest Canon and illegally possessing five pipe bombs. His wife Myra received probation. FBI found five bombs and three pistols in their vehicles. Estep claimed he acted to impress his wife. judge rejected the claim. He had been employed by Hartford based United Technologies as an internal auditor before arrest. He is a former Navy member with prior misconduct.
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States Rally to Save Fishing Tax In Congress Turf War
The Wallop-Breaux Amendment funds sport fishing programs through a 10 percent surcharge on rods reels tackle and marina fuel. South Carolina expects about 84 million this year, supports claim the program funds ramps docks reefs and stocking. Proponents argue the tax works and should be reauthorized despite broader road and gas tax debates.
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American Sports Fishing Association
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