South Carolina Dodges Major Base Closings
South Carolina narrowly avoids major base closures as the Pentagon proposes shifting units and schools. Beafort Marine Corps Air Station would gain two F/A-18 squadrons and Charleston would see a Navy training school move from Orlando. About 3,500 military students would pass through the state annually, while some Charleston Navy facilities and a Shaw AFB unit face transfers or closures.
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South Carolina Grays as Young People Depart for Jobs and Education
The state sees a 10 percent rise in residents aged 65 plus over four years while the 18 to 24 demographic declines by about 4 percent. Demographers warn aging trends may raise costs for care and tax debates as retirees boost outside money into local economies. University scholars note both challenges and potential economic benefits from retirees.
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Smith Lawyers Refuse To Reveal Defense Strategy
Union lawyers for Susan Smith refuse to reveal whether they will pursue an insanity defense. They allow state doctors to examine her competency to stand trial for the October drowning deaths of her sons Michael and Alex. Judge William Howard was to hold a hearing on the issue.
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