SLED Chief Robert Stewart to resign at month end
South Carolina’s top police officer Robert Stewart 62 plans to resign after 20 years as SLED chief, saying he will open a consulting business with Cindy Konduras. Governor Sanford acknowledges he will be missed as Stewart reflects on a long career and service to the state.
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Anti Romney Call Probe Moves Forward in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Attorney General probes calls to voters posing as polls that undermine Mitt Romney and favor John McCain. Romney condemns it as religious attack and un-American. McCain calls the actions disgraceful and asks for investigation and cross-campaign cooperation. A McCain adviser suggested one of the other campaigns may be responsible.
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Hunger crisis puts South Carolina in top five states
Columbia mother Juan Robinson faced food insecurity before finding help at Harvest Hope, reflecting a nationwide issue where 35.5 million Americans lacked enough food. A January SC Homelessness survey reported over 6,700 people without housing, about 16 per 10,000 residents, highlighting ongoing hunger and housing challenges amid the holiday season.
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Sanford NGA excess sparks South Carolina budget debate
Governors events produced surpluses in several states. In South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford moved 101,524 of leftover NGA funds to a charity linked to his allies and political goals, prompting criticism and calls for an attorney general probe. Critics argue private funds should not subsidize state activities.
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