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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1998

Page

3

Gambling industry funds shape South Carolina election turnout

In Charleston and Jasper counties absentee ballots drew focus as the GOP warned of gambling money influencing the race. Henry McMaster cited video poker as a decisive factor while former Gov. Carroll Campbell blamed the industry for boosting Hodges and shaping ads. Fred Collins led anti Beasley efforts, closing his business to mobilize voters and wearing a Save Schools Ban Beasley shirt.

Charleston Jasper GOP Henry McMaster Carroll Campbell Beasley Hodges Fred Collins Greenville Collins Save Schools Ban Beasley

Rhinehart Honored Again By State Recreation Group

Lisa Hall, city recreation program supervisor, credits Rhinehart with professionalizing the field of parks and recreation. He has devoted extensive time to the state association and the profession. Rhinehart previously earned Young Professional of the Year in 1989.

Lisa Hall Rhinehart State Association

Hodges triumph refreshes South Carolina state races

In a tight statewide contest Hodges wins the Second District seat while Republicans retain key offices. Inez Tenenbaum defeats Eckstrom, and several constitutional posts stay in GOP hands. Staples notes education as Hodges priority amid partial Republican gains.

Hodges State House Bob Peeler Jim Miles Stan Spears Charles Condon Les Tindal Inez Tenenbaum David Eckstrom Grady Patterson Richard Eckstrom John Courson Jim Lander Staples

Hollings Edges Beasley in Tough Race Amid Video Gamble Ties

Hollings touts strong 1992-ticket gains as Beasley anger over video gambling and flag issues tests Republican unity. Inglis, 39, reflects on strategy and the Republican Revolution, noting he supported tough issues and civility. The pair highlight a shifting South Carolina political landscape.

Hodges Beasley Hollings Inglis Statehouse South Carolina

Hollings Harnesses Washington Ties In Senate Battle

The piece notes Hollings leveraging federal clout to gain support, clashing with Inglis amid heated ads funded by national Republicans. Hollings garners backing from figures like Commerce Secretary Robert Royall and textile magnate Roger Milliken, boosting his local political strength.

House Judiciary Committee Clinton Inglis GOP Hollings Washington Robert Royall Roger Milliken

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