Gore wins most South Carolina delegates in caucuses
In South Carolina the party caucuses produced overwhelming support for Al Gore with nearly all delegates to be awarded to him. About 9,050 of nearly 10,000 votes went to Gore as precincts reported, and Aiken County Democrats said Gore received almost all delegates. The state convention is set for March 30 and the state caucus on May 6.
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Sandy Run
South Carolina
Columbia
Bill Bradley
al Gore
Aiken County
Gore
Charlie Staples
Hetfert
Scott
Carl Brown
Brown
Monetta residents clash over private academy proposal
Officials of The Family Foundation and founders Tony and Betty Argiros faced a hostile public forum in Monetta as residents voiced concerns about a private school for 110 to 250 students in grades 7-12 on Abney Road. Supporters argued the region needs such help amid drug problems. critics warned about safety and secrecy surrounding planning.
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Monetta
Family Foundation
Tony
Betty Argiros
Brian Derrick
The
Hancock
N.Y
Abney Road
Rob Smart
Smart
Dry South Carolina drought threatens spring planting
South Carolina remains stuck in a multi year drought with NOAA forecasting rainfall 50 to 75 percent below normal through July. Farmers warn against planting as state climatologist Mike Helfert calls the forecast grim. Local growers like Bob Scott and Carl Brown urge caution and costly insurance in Aiken and beyond.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Charleston
Berkeley
Georgetown
Horry
South Strand
Highway Patrol
U.S. Highway 17
Litchfield Beach
Pawleys Island
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Mike Helfert
State Farm Bureau
Cayce
Bob Scott
Aiken
KKK Plans Parades in Wagener and Salley Saturday
Two Ku Klux Klan rallies are planned for Saturday in Wagener and Salley with about 25 members expected to march. Mayors say they cannot deny permits. literature will be distributed and flags will be carried. Wagener parade starts noon at town hall and moves to the fire station. Salley parade begins at 3 pm on Cedar Street toward Walnut Street. Authorities from Aiken County, Wagener, SLED, and the Sheriff's Office will be present at both events.
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Wagener
Salley
KKK
Clarence Gladden
S.C. Knights of the
Invisible Empire Inc
Charles S. Beasley Sr
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Carolina Knights of the
Bob Salley
Town Hall
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Earl Streets
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Wagener Fire Station
Cedar Street
S.C. 39
Walnut Street
Chamber expands push to remove Confederate flag
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce expands its coalition to press for removing the Confederate flag from the Statehouse dome. It says business ties with BMW Michelin and the McNair Law Firm boost its influence, with lawmakers signaling a business-friendly approach and potential campaign support shifts.
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Columbia
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Statehouse Dome
Chamber
House
Hunter Howard
BMW
Michelin
McNair Law Firm
Statehouse
House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Harry Cato
State Ports Authority Board
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