Nielsen Sees Tide Turning In Bid For Top School Post
Dr Barbara Nielsen claims momentum in race for South Carolina education chief and predicts defeating incumbent Charlie Williams. She vows to trim the department, redirect salaries to direct school support, and reduce duplication while criticizing Williams for mismanagement and slow progress on funding and equity concerns.
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Barbara S. Nielsen
Charlie G. Williams
Dr. Nielsen
Aiken
Education Department
Beaufort County
Republican
Dr. Williams
John T. Harlee
Sales Tax Endorsed Across All 46 South Carolina Counties
The S C Association of Finance and Data Processing Professionals backs a local option sales tax in all 46 counties. A penny per dollar would fund services and reduce property levies, with at least 2 million per county and up to 300 million statewide if adopted. Critics call it regressive and worry about minimal property tax relief.
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S.C. Association of Finance and Data Processing Professionals
Finance and Data Processing Organization
Local Option
Candidates Trade Punches In NA Forum
North Augusta chamber forum gathers candidates from 3rd District Congressman Derrick to local school board hopefuls. Derrick touts textile protection and Savannah River Site support while noting his role in SRS and a nuclear reactor. Others critique or defend records, stressing accessibility, tax positions, and education priorities.
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Greater North
Savannah River
Derrick
SRS
Tom Hendrix
South Carolina National Guard
Sheran Proctor
Bob Griffin
Area 2
Mim Woodring
Chamber of Commerce
Earl Sasser
Ralph Lorenz
Benefits Sought For Reservist Families In Activation
In Beaufort RP confirms the federal military insurance agency should grant immediate benefits to dependents of newly activated National Guardsmen and reservists. The Civilian Health and Medical Program for Uniformed Services provides coverage, and officials note a past disconnect between systems.
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Military Insurance Agency
Uniformed Services
Esa
van Hipp
Army
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