Ellenton fires police chief amid racial divide claims
Van McMillan was fired by a 6-1 council vote amid accusations the action reflects racial tensions in town. He said Mayor Sutherland and white officers undermined him after a February suspension and a dispute over trash pickup. No charges were filed.
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New Ellenton
van McMillan
McMillan
Terrence Williams
Susan Wilson Pack
Jim Sutherland
Sutherland
Budget awaits Sanford consent
Legislators wait to see what Gov. Mark Sanford will veto in the 5.5 billion budget after approving a plan. The veto window lasts five days before possible two thirds votes to override. Leaders praise the budget but anticipate veto actions and defend the plan.
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Columbia
Mark Sanford
Sanford
House
Senate
Hugh Leatherman
Florence
Leatherman
Robert Ford
Highway workers' children featured in safety campaign
The South Carolina Department of Transportation unveiled new work zone signs showing the children of highway workers to emphasize the risks faced by crews during the upcoming 100 deadliest travel days and the ongoing paving season. The campaign aims to raise awareness about work zone safety and protect families of workers.
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South Carolina Department of Transportation
Cory Frick
Ahura Webb
Ethan Feaster
Weston Sharpe
Rebecca Galloway
Dwandre York
Taylor Frick
Ambrea Jacobs
Collin James
Matthew Davidson
Child faces boost caution in Aiken County work zones
In a safety push, four new signs with pleading children's faces warn drivers near the resurfacing project at exit 22 and at the Georgia South Carolina line. SCDOT officials urge patience and alerts, directing motorists to slow, follow signs, and allow extra travel time.
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Terecia Wilson
Georgia
Aiken County
Jeff Terry
Aiken
Kerry and Nader meet as Kerry avoids asking to bow out
John Kerry met with independent Ralph Nader in Washington but did not urge the third party candidate to quit the presidential race. Kerry said he hopes to reduce Nader's rationale and that he would not ask another candidate to abandon their bid. Nader said they discussed issues, and Kerry offered no call to withdraw.
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House
Ways and Means
Bobby Harrell
Rcharleston
Harrell
Mike Fields
National Federation of Independent Business
Sanford
Fields
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IRS
Scott Richardson
Kerry
Nader
Washington
John Kerry
Ralph Nader
Bush
Associated Press
George Bush
D-Mass
Aiken County weighs school transfers under federal plan
After a parent survey at 15 schools more than 60 may transfer children under a federal school choice program. Most moves would be for convenience and could prompt overcrowding at receiving sites like Byrd and Aiken Elementary, with potential mobile classrooms if transfers exceed capacity.
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Aiken County
Byrd
Aiken
Area 3
Redcliffe
Hammond Hill
North Augusta
Area 1
David Caver
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