McMaster faces potential ethics discipline after judge critique
U.S. District Judge Charles E. Simons Jr criticized a McMaster campaign ad that featured Lt. Gov Theodore and Rep. B. J. Gordon alleging voter transportation payments. Simons urged ethics sanctions, while Theodore’s camp warned of possible disbarment risks. McMaster dismissed the threats and argued for broader grand jury powers and anti crime reforms.
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Williamsburg
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Gentry outlines education and tax shift goals in speech
Saluda representative outlines Safe School Act tougher near school crime sentences. He calls for shared hazardous waste burden, recycling, and county cost support. He backs Local Option Sales Tax to shift from property tax, aims to fund quality education while Governor Riley continues initiatives. He lists family and local ties.
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Riley
Dr. Carter Seeks Education Reform and Industry Ties
Saluda resident Dr. Carter, a 1978 Sherman College graduate and longtime Republican leader, advocates depoliticizing education in South Carolina, promoting phonics, ending violence and improper female student handling, and partnering with state officials to attract new industry to District 39. He runs a chiropractic practice at 108 W. Butler Ave and has published a conservative newspaper.
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South Carolina
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Readie
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State Development Board
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Saluda
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Tanker Car Derailment Triggers Evacuation in McCormick
A freight train derailment in McCormick caused the evacuation of more than 400 residents for about 10 hours. No injuries were reported as authorities controlled the area and 11 of 19 derailed cars were empty. Toluene and xylene leaks prompted track cleanup and road closures near the town close to Columbia, South Carolina.
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Health Department
USC booster Gibbs and family share Gamecock memories at Williams-Brice
Gibbs, a 22-year Gamecock Club member, sits with eight seats on the 50 yard line and recalls meeting President Bush in Columbia and escorting Joe Morrison. He notes lifelong friendships from Aiken to Clemson and traditions like his son Will’s USC cap and the father’s changing outfits after wins.
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Greenville
Georgetown
North Augusta
Virginia
Tom Gibbs
Gibbs Auto Salvage
Jeff Grantz
Carolina
Keith Bing
Silver Bluff High
Aiken High
Cornwell
Bush, Republicans clash as budget deadline nears
Senate and House leaders flag urgency as Bush backs the Senate plan while critics urge compromise. Senator Domenici argues the process is wasted if a bill cannot be signed, and Dole says no one gets all they want. Election day nears amid partisan strains.
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Kuwait to Impose Gasoline Rationing Amid War Strains
Kuwait moves to ration gasoline as Iraq tightens imports under the UN embargo. About 400,000 foreigners remain in Kuwait with 2,000 Westerners sought by rag soldiers. Iraq warns of shortages but Baghdad cites oil field control and a large regional force facing 430,000 Iraqi troops.
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Saddam
Saudi Arabia
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