Sanford Wins Narrowly as Hodges Concedes After Race
With 97 percent of precincts reporting Sanford leads Hodges 53 to 47 percent in a race shaped by turnout near 1998 levels. Hodges concedes at 11 15 p m. White suburban voters hurt Hodges while education issues and lottery funding shaped the governor’s race.
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Colleton County
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Mount Pleasant
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Sharpe outlines plan to reorganize Agriculture Department
Longtime legislator Sharpe vows to reorganize the Agriculture Department in January with separate functional departments and a director, aims to restore budget funds, boost agriculture promotion, and create a larger Columbia farmers market. He advocates diversifying crops toward medicines and pharma plants, and emphasizes state leadership and regional water planning.
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Graham Ahead In South Carolina Race With Bush Backing
With 94 percent of precincts reporting Lindsey Graham led Seant Sanders 55 to 44 percent. Graham pledged continued support for Bush agenda and warned of long war costs while Sanders framed himself as an independent voice for South Carolina. Voters cited tax dollars and party loyalty in their choices.
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