South Carolina court fight risks logjam with retirements
Conflict escalates as three judges face retirement in Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, Newberry, Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Jasper and Hampton counties. Court staff warn backlog will grow if elections delay replacements. Libby Smithdeal notes ongoing juvenile prosecutions suffer with any court cancellations. Judge Rushing says rotation keeps circuits short one judge, but the system remains under strain.
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Circuit Court
Don Rushing
Chester
Fairfield
Lancaster
Family Court
William Charles Jr
Abbeville
Greenwood
Laurens
Newberry
Donald Fanning
Allendale
Beaufort, Colleton
Jasper
Hampton
Libby Smithdeal
Charles
Ridge Peach Festival Opens With Parade And Dance
Sweet torns ture crept into the 90s. Patty Hughes traveled from North Augusta to Trenton to enjoy food displays and constant music. The Ridge Peach Festival kicked off Friday night with a softball tournament, a Saturday parade led by Grand Marshal Sen. Tommy Moore, Clearwater, and concluded with a dance Saturday night.
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Ture
Ms. sfeCord
Patty Hughes
Trenton
North Augusta
Ms. Hughes
Senate debates desk purchase and mail voting discourse
Most senators recall no vote on voting by mail as a mere probe of member views. The Operations and Management Committee could order desks without a formal vote, while the 1997-96 budget sets 133000 for new desks. Sen Tommy Moore argues desks cost less than retooling faulty $1900 speakers, amid remodeling debates.
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Senate
Tommy Moore
Clearwater
City to review carryover budget items for 1997 payments
City officials discuss budgeted items carried into the next fiscal year with delays in equipment deliveries. Thompson notes that approved funds remain in special holding accounts and adjustments cover the year ending June 30, 1997. Council to consider on first reading during regular meeting Monday.
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