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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1998

Page

5

New first lady takes extended maternity leave in South Carolina

Rachel Hodges, 39, former Springs Industries manager and hospital marketing director, quit her job to stay home as she awaits a long maternity leave and supports husband Jim Hodges, who later runs for governor with her backing. She advocates for education funding and a state lottery, while recalling her humble roots in Kellytown, near Hartsville, and her rise from textile plant supervisor to Lancaster business leader.

Lancaster Hillary Clinton Marilyn Quayle South Carolina Rachel Hodges Springs Industries Springs Memorial Hospital Jim Jim Hodges Inez Tenenbaum Rachel Tenenbaum Georgia Rachel Gardner Kelleytown Hartsville Dupont Columbia College

Metts faces requests to return gambling campaign funds

In Columbia, GOP Governor Beasley falls to Jim Hodges while Sheriff James Metts keeps about 130000 in campaign funds from the video gambling industry. Operators led by Fred Collins demand refunds, saying Metts should return the contributions after backing Beasley. Metts plans a January decision on the money.

Columbia GOP Jim Hodges David Beasley Lexington County James Metts Beasley Fred Collins Greenville Collins Metts Tim Mahon Tim’s Amusement Inc Mahon

DHEC pushes tougher policies for South Carolina industry

DHEC Commissioner Doug Bryant announced support for stricter recruitment rules and new background checks on incoming industries. The plan targets firms with poor environmental records, seeks tighter disclosure of pollution on properties, and calls for expanded resident notification. He denied politics drove the shift, attributing it to public hearings and dialogue.

Litchfield Beach Department of Health and Environmental Control Doug Bryant South Carolina Bryant Jim Hodges

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