Napier Seeks Own Voice in 6th District Campaign
Bennettsville lawyer John Napier, candidate for the 6th Congressional District, says he admires Sen. Strom Thurmond but will run his own campaign. He expects Thurmond to help but will not rely on his support or on Ed Young era Abscam indictments to influence voters. Napier notes voters can interpret the news themselves and plans to project his own conservatism.
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Murder sentences for Walhalla couple and widow in brutal slaying
Walhalla AP report says Martha Wollman and Randall Vaughn both 29 received life terms for the murder of William C. Wollman. Gary Glenn, 32, got 24 years after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. all pleas spared the death penalty.
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S.C. Man Held In Cuba
Greenville AP reports Jon Gaynor a 32 year old toy maker from Massachusetts has been held six months in a Havana jail. Arrested December 5 after his sailboat mischarted in a storm he faces illegal entry charges with possible 18 year term. Awaiting trial in Combinado del Este with no date set and no access to counsel. His mother Devora has visited Havana three times with only partitioned contact.
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Ten killed in South Carolina weekend traffic crashes
The Associated Press reports at least ten people died in South Carolina traffic accidents over the weekend, with three pedestrians and two motorcyclists among the victims. One person died Friday night and the rest on Saturday, according to the state Highway Patrol.
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Could Lose Congressman South Carolina Faces Change
A battle in Washington over census counting could shift House seats. The Federation for American Immigration Reform warns states with many illegal immigrants may gain representatives, while others lose. South Carolina could drop from six to five seats as reapportionment follows the Census Bureau count. A suit to block counting illegal immigrants has been filed, and lawmakers including Carroll Campbell consider a bill to exclude such figures.
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Energy tips from SCE&G on saving electricity and gas
SCE&G urges customers to insulate caulk weatherstrip and vent proper attic storage and install storm windows and doors to cut energy use. A company program offers help achieving an energy efficient home and invites customers to contact their local office.
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