Son of Charleston Nine firefighter pursues family legacy
Hunter Benke, 13, son of Captain Mike Benke, vows to become a firefighter. He represented future recruits at a ceremony restoring a 1961 firetruck, wearing a borrowed uniform. Family members recount the dad’s sacrifice two years after the Sofa Super Store fire and the ongoing support from relatives.
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Aquarium profits rise on Penguin Planet exhibit
Officials at the South Carolina Aquarium report a $1.1 million profit in the first nine months and a 12 percent visitor uptick attributed to the Penguin Planet exhibit. President Kevin Mills says a few key donors could settle the $12 million debt from the 2000 opening.
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South Carolina police chief resigns amid SLED probe
Prosperity acting chief Benji Sease says Craig Nelson resigned last week as SLED investigates missing money from the Newberry County department. SLED previously probed Nelson over an incident involving his ex mother in law’s foot, raising questions about his conduct.
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