Absentee ballots rise as South Carolina voters rush to cast early vote
In South Carolina a growing number of residents request absentee ballots ahead of the 2004 election. National Guard member Jimmy Gosnell plans to vote before deployment to Iraq, while counties report crowded offices and high call volumes seeking absentee applications. State officials note extended early voting for military service and other reasons, with party groups intensifying outreach.
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Gangs Bring Growing Violence to South Carolina
Charleston area police note 84 groups meet gang criteria with Folk Nation identified as a leading Charleston group. A 2001 National Drug Intelligence Center report linked gangs to drug trafficking and drive by shootings in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, though some investigators say many are wannabe gangsters without clear hierarchies. Detective Sgt Scarborough recalls multiple armed robberies tied to a small group and questions whether gang affiliation drove their crimes or personal need.
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South Carolina Moves Against Dogfighting Rings
A task force led by Attorney General Henry McMaster targets dogfighting linked to drug dealing. Since spring, 28 people face criminal cases and at least 187 pit bulls have been confiscated. McMaster aims to prosecute breeder David Tant on 41 counts with possible life sentences. Authorities note heavy betting, diverse events, and rings moving to avoid police as they document cruelty and enforcement efforts.
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Aiken County rounds up dogfighting ring on Dragstrip Road
Aiken County Sheriff's Office and Animal Control arrested Charles M. Williams on August 6 for possession of fighting dogs. Investigators seized a fighting pit, training gear, and six pit bulls amid surveillance. Dog fighting is a felony with fines up to 5000 dollars or up to five years in prison or both.
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