Democrats elect Erwin chairman in South Carolina
Greenville businessman Joe Erwin was elected to lead South Carolina Democrats, replacing Dick Harpootlian who was tapped by Sen. Fritz Hollings in 1998. Hollings praised Harpootlian, while Erwin pledged better party organization and vowed to counter Republican losses, noting the party’s 179 day reminder of a statewide defeat.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Greenville
Joe Erwin
Dick Harpootlian
Harpootlian
U.S
Ernest “Fritz” Hollings
Hollings
Harpoothian
Terry McAuliffe
Democratic National Committee
Erwin
Margaret Feagin
Democratic Women’s Council
Forest losses in South Carolina tied to urban growth
A Forestry Department report shows SC lost about 2 percent of its trees in the past decade as urban expansion encroaches rural areas. From 1983 to 2001 more than 230000 acres of timberland disappeared, mostly around Greenville Columbia Hilton Head Myrtle Beach. Experts warn declines may continue with aging forests dominated by pines affecting wildlife.
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South Carolina
Forestry Department
Greenville
Hilton Head Island
Myrtle Beach
Commission
Mike Bozzo
State Forestry Association
Bob Scott
The
Forestry Commission
Georgia
North Carolina
Jury finds 16 Guilty in Major Drug Ring Case
A federal jury in Columbia convicts 16 defendants after a 40 day trial in what prosecutors call the largest drug ring in the area. Two more pleaded guilty, with prosecutors describing the operation as eight years of weekly cocaine shipments worth about 2.6 million dollars from Central America and California.
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Columbia
Mark Moore
Central America
California
Richland County
FBI
Mayor names new interim police chief in Williamston
Mayor Phillip Clardy appoints Troy Martin as interim chief to reorganize the 18 member Williamston Police Department after firing former chief Richard Turner who served 33 years. Martin, former Clover police chief, brings 23 years in law enforcement and aims to restore stability and boost community policing.
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Williamston
Phillip Clardy
Clady
Troy Martin
Clover
Clardy
Richard Turner
Turner
Martin
Laurens County
Caterpillars Trigger Rashes in Beaufort County Kids
Beauford area children report red bumpy rashes after contact with whitemarked tussock moth caterpillars. Sea Island Pediatrics' Nicole Broerman notes about 12 cases in one Thursday, as hairs cling to clothing and skin. Clemson Extension agent York Glover cites an unusually large seasonal population.
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Nicole Broerman
Sea Island Pediatrics
Broerman
Clemson
York Glover
Severe storms sweeping Upstate South Carolina cause damage
The Upstate was hit by severe storms with strong winds and large hail across northern South Carolina. No injuries reported, but many counties from Pickens to Marion saw damage and power outages. York County reported house fires from lightning and downed lines as a second line moved in from Georgia.
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South Carolina
Pickens
Marion
National Weather Service
York County
Pee Dee
Lee County
Darlington County
Greenville Spartanburg
Greer
Duke Power
Upstate
Georgia
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Aiken Prep
Susic Player
Lizabeth Zetting
Aikenprep.com
Washington Rd
Augusta
Vai
Obesity Surgery Center
Lexington Medical Center
Solana
Sanibel
Bek
Lkcom
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