Agent Walks Out With Convicts In Orangeburg
Federal agent Sam Danielson of the FBI faced two armed convicts who had seized an 83 year old woman hostage at her home after overpowering a courthouse guard. Witness John Faust praised the agent's nerve as the suspects refused to surrender to anyone but a federal officer. Norman Fogle, state prosecutor, offered to drop kidnapping charges if the woman was freed.
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Orangeburg
John Faust
Orangeburg Times
Democrat
Ficers
Elizabeth Smith
Norman Fogle
Mrs. Smith
Housing Authority May Get Tax Exempt Revenue Bonds
In Columbia the South Carolina House tentatively approved a plan to grant the Housing Authority up to 10 million in surplus state funds to start a bond program, with a path to up to 90 million in bonds. Rep. Jay Baggett says subsidized mortgages could reach seven percent, benefiting young borrowers with income between six and twelve thousand dollars.
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Housing Authority
Columbia
South Carolina
Sta Housing Authority
Senate
Jay Baggett
McCormick
Baggett
Hugh C. Lane
Charleston
Grand Strand Inn To Be Replaced On South Carolina Beach
The Ocean Forest Hotel on the Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach will be torn down and replaced. A hotel spokesman said the building will close this Sunday and plans for replacement were not announced. In recent years two story motel wings were added and may be retained on the front beach site.
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Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
Ocean Forest
Choice
South Carolina approves death penalty bill in landmark vote
The House, 69-13, backed a compromise death penalty measure after four hours of debate. The Senate had already passed it 35-1, sending the bill to Governor West. The law makes the death penalty mandatory for crimes including murder during rape, kidnapping, robbery, or when a weapon is involved.
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Columbia
Ernest A. Finney
D-Sumter
South Carolina
Finney
John C. West
House
Senate
South Carolina expands absentee ballot access in House vote
South Carolina House moves to allow absentee ballots for students and service members abroad and others away from home. The reform also contemplates replacing county election boards with a single five member state agency.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Ralph K. Anderson
Florence
Surasky Promoted At Aiken Bank To Lead Trust Development
Stephen K. Surasky promoted to assistant trust officer by South Carolina National Bank and placed in charge of new business development for trust departments in Aiken Greenwood and North Augusta. Based in Aiken he joined the bank in September as a trust representative. He is a native of Aiken and a University of Georgia graduate.
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Stephen K. Surasky
South Carolina National Bank
Aiken
Greenwood
North Augusta
Bank
Columbia Trust Department
Aiken High School
University of Georgia
Teachers group backs two Lt Governor candidates in SC
South Carolina teachers through the PAC Education endorsed Alex Sanders Democrat and Carroll Campbell Republican for the lieutenant governorship. The report notes other GOP candidates, a primary race, and campaign stances on taxes and education amid a broader set of state political contests.
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Associated Press
South Carolina
South Carolina Education Association
New Political Action Committee For Education
PACE
Alex Sanders
Columbia
Carroll Campbell
Greenville
James Edwards
Charleston
William Westmoreland
Cole Blease Graham
Congress
The Mating Game marriage workshop in Aiken
The Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center hosts The Mating Game a three topic workshop on marriage Tuesday evening at Aiken Technical Education Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Dr Elna Lombard notes marriages require effort and offers new ideas and skills. Cost is 2 per person or 3 per couple with babysitting and refreshments provided. Registration via the center.
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Aiken - Barnwell Mental Health Center
Aiken Technical Education Center
Elna Lombard
South Carolina Senate Passes $927 Million Budget
The South Carolina Senate approved a roughly 927 million dollar state budget but adjournment before July 1 is unlikely. Debate centered on changes added by the Senate and House concurrence, with lawmakers discussing taxation, reapportionment, and the so called one rule amendment.
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Columbia
Senate
South Carolina
Sen
Rembert C. Dennis
Finance Committee
House
Rex Carter
Walter J. Bristow
Drichland
Senate Judiciary Committee
L. Marion Gressette
Dcalhoun
Open House At New Graniteville Fire Station
The Graniteville Vaucluse Warrenville Volunteer Fire Department invites the public to an open house at the new fire station this Sunday from 2 p m to 4 p m. Attendees can tour the station view equipment and trucks and enjoy refreshments.
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Graniteville - Vaucluse
Warrenville
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University of South Carolina
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Kingstree
Charles D. Pug’ Ravenel
Disney World
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Justice Department
Washington
Wm. M. Garrett
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Jones Roofing and Construction Co
Georgia Ave
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Edgefield
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Federal Reserve
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