Councilman Indicted for Bribery in Orangeburg Hospital Bid
John H. Rickenbacker Sr pleaded not guilty to a two count federal indictment alleging he took about $50 000 in six months from an undercover FBI agent while aiding a company seeking to buy Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun counties He allegedly promised council support for the sale and provided financial reports for bid purposes Bond set at 100 000 unsecured The case helped launch a South Carolina Public Corruption Task Force and carries potential penalties up to 30 years and 500 000 dollars if convicted
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South Carolina seeks delay on border Guard deployment
State Adjutant General Stan Spears asked the federal government to delay sending 150 South Carolina National Guard troops to the U S Mexico border until after hurricane season. He said the move supports President Bush's plan to have up to 6 000 Guard members aid the Border Patrol while noting SC could be called up if needed.
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