Eckstrom appoints aide as taxpayer savings advisor
State Treasurer Richard Eckstrom names Rod Shealy as a taxpayer savings advisor to improve efficiency across agencies. The 1982 misdemeanor fine for failing to report a $5,000 campaign contribution is noted, along with Shealy’s 1990 plan to boost white votes in Charleston to aid sister Sherry Martschink in a GOP lieutenant governor primary bid.
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Eckstrom
Rod Shealy
Shealy
U.S
Arthur Ravenel
Charleston
Sherry Martschink
Mount Pleasant
Martschink
60 Minutes Reframes Interview With Former Tobacco Executive
CBS says it did not air an on the record interview with a former tobacco executive who criticized the industry. The network released a substitute report examining how cigarette makers curb information leaks. CBS News cites editorial and legal changes made during the process.
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60 Minutes
New York
CBS
CBS News
Sandy Genelius
Obituary notices listed on Page 2B
Index lists Lillie Bryant New Ellenton Larry Wayne Dean Jr Clearwater Robert Hendrix Moneta Juanita Oakman Long Beach NY Lillian Rhoden Aiken Willie L Scurry Wagener obituary notices on Page 2B.
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Lillie Bryant
New Ellenton
Larry Wayne Dean Jr
Clearwater
Robert Hendrix
Moneta
Juanita Oakman
Long Beach
Lillian Rhoden
Aiken
Willie L. Scurry
Wagener
Damage Estimates Roll In From Storms Across 19 Counties
Insured damage across 19 counties is estimated at 8 million dollars after fierce storms and tornadoes. About 800 insurance claims have been filed, mostly under 1,000 dollars for damage from falling trees and debris. Several counties report injuries, homes and businesses damaged, and a mobile home incident seriously injuring a 15 year old girl.
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Columbia
South Carolina Insurance News Service
Horry County
Conway
Williamsburg
Aiken County
Lexington County
Orangeburg
Cameron
Pee Dee
Victor Rowell
Emergency Medical Services
Kingstree
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
Post and Courier
Della Brown
Florence County
Ernest Turner
U.S. 76
Two Deaths May Prove Connected
Georgia and South Carolina officers linked two killings near Aiken as possibly connected. Creighton Jackson, 23, and Michael Cooper, 20, both from Richmond County Georgia, were found shot and dumped on Shiloh Heights Road and Trolley Line Road. Autopsies in Newberry are pending as investigators pursue a drug related or other motive with help from Richmond County and SLED.
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Ginny Southworth
Aiken County
Graniteville
Georgia
South Carolina
Aiken
Sheriff's Office
Michael Frank
Creighton Jackson
Michael Anthony Cooper
Richmond County
Mr. Jackson
Shiloh Heights
Cooper
Frank
Jackson
Mr. Cooper
S.C
Powell ends bid to run for president in 1996
General Colin Powell announced he will not seek the presidency or vice presidency in 1996. He cited the need for passion and commitment he does not feel, saying a post in national life would demand a calling he does not yet hear. Powell remains a Republican and will continue to speak out on issues.
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Washington
Colin Powell
Powell
Aiken County Library Site Filming For Remake By Lynne Kato
Filming for the remake That Darn Cat moved through Aiken and Edgefield locations this week. Production says most crew stay in local housing and many extras are being hired from the area with applications open at 642-1997 or 139 Laurens behind Four Generations. Movie work continues until mid January.
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Laurens
Patty
Aiken
Ms. Atterbury
Edgefield
Watch Dog Security
Glenn A. Loveless
Paula Claire Jones
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