Mitchell defense hinges on claim of setup in food stamp case
State Rep. Theo Mitchell faces a trial where his lawyers seek to prove a Greenville lawyer fed him a setup on federal food stamp charges. Tapes show Mitchell discussing sharing stamps with clients and urging Willis to procure more cash. Willis wore a transmitter during payments and later supplied stamps to Mitchell's office.
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South Carolina Housewives Protest Nuclear Waste
Fifteen Columbia housewives marched to the State House to urge candidates to oppose any future radioactive waste entering South Carolina. A local foundation gathers signatures for an anti-waste petition to be delivered to the U.S. energy secretary early next year. The group spoke from the State House lobby on Wednesday expressing deep concern about dumping radioactive waste from other states and foreign countries.
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Russell Glad Opponent Endorsed in South Carolina Race
Norma Russell, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, says the South Carolina Education Association endorsed her Democratic opponent Mike Daniel, calling the move beneficial for herself and harmful to Daniel. She notes she would have celebrated if she had been endorsed.
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