Justice Dept Rejects South Carolina Remap Plan
The U S Justice Department named 16 districts in South Carolina as noncompliant with the Voting Rights Act in its rejection of the state’s 124 district remap plan. Civil rights chief William Bradford Reynolds warned the maps would retrogress minorities’ ability to influence elections in a formal letter to Attorney General Daniel R McLeod.
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Hess Says He Made A Mistake
ST. MATTHEWS AP reports suspended Columbia Police Chief Arthur Hess would not handle his one man investigation of businessman Joel Hendrix the same if given another chance. Hess faces accusations of taking a $1,000 bribe in exchange for police favors.
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Indicators Show Weaker Economy in South Carolina
The November issue of South Carolina Economic Indicators reports seven declines and one advance among 18 indicators, with eight up and ten down in September. Leading indicators fell four months in a row, mirroring national trends as high rates affect housing and autos.
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