Thurmond Close clash as silence meets a crowd in Laurens
In Laurens County a terse confrontation unfolds as Republican Strom Thurmond and Democratic challenger Elliott Close meet at the courthouse. Close pushes for debates while Thurmond signals no forum. The brief encounter draws student onlookers and a chicken costume protest banner nearby.
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Strom Thurmond
Elliott Close
Laurens County
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Former Spartanburg woman regains custody of Lexi in cross state battle
Hellen Melissa Black a 24 year old Spartanburg native now living near Sarasota Florida had her daughter Lexi returned after a year long custody dispute. Her parents Carolyn and William Black of Alpharetta Georgia fought custody in multiple states but a Georgia Juvenile Court sided with Black and Superior Court appeal was dropped.
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Florida
Hellen
Melissa Black
Sarasota, Fla
The
Herald Journal of Spartanburg
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Sarasota
Carolyn Alexis
Lexi” Black
Carolyn
William Black
Alpharetta
South Carolina
Georgia
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Ms Black
Alexis
Johnny Shaw Seeks Office to Improve North Augusta Schools
Johnny Shaw, 41, married with four children, is ABF Freight System branch manager and a nine year board member candidate. He says his main reason for running is to improve North Augusta schools and to represent them at local, state, and federal levels.
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ABF Freight System
North Augusta
Brent Rankin Seeks School Board Post in North Augusta
Brent Rankin, deputy general manager for Environment Safety Health and Quality Assurance at Westinghouse Savannah River Company, highlights family ties to North Augusta schools and urges future planning, budgeting, and facilities management experience on the school board.
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Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Assurance
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
North Augusta
Driver found unconscious hours after wreck near Blacksburg
Daniel Walker Jr, 24, was found under a bush near the crash site roughly 12 hours after his car went into a ditch and flipped. Firefighters, troopers, and emergency crews searched without locating him until his aunt heard the incident on a scanner and his father and relatives found him minutes later. He was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte in a coma but breathing on his own.
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Strom
West Columbia
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Blacksburg
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Walker
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Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte
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Antioch
Kenneth Wilson
Wells
Melisa Sanders
Sue
Daniel Sr
Ravenel sentencing delayed to December in bank fraud case
US District Judge Sol Blatt Jr delayed the sentencing of Charles Pug Ravenel, a former gubernatorial candidate and Citadel Savings Bank major shareholder, on one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Ravenel pleaded guilty last year and faces 18 to 24 months with potential reduction to 15 to 24 months if he accepts responsibility. defense seeks up to six months. The case involves what prosecutors call the state's largest bank fraud investigation and a loan scheme benefiting Ravenel and associates.
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Charles “Pug” Ravenel
Sol Blatt Jr
Ravenel
Citadel Federal Savings Bank
Citadel Federal
Ates
Blatt
Meatpacker passes on Marion County site in South Carolina
IBP Inc will withdraw its plan to discharge waste into the Great Pee Dee River and abandon the Marion County hog slaughterhouse site after a yearlong debate over environmental impact near eastern South Carolina. Critics warned of pollution and nearby pig farms if built.
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Columbia
IBP Inc
South Carolina
Pee Dee
IBP
Gary Mickelson
Interstate 95
Myrtle Beach
Thompson Seeks Office to Save Area Four Youth
WR. Thompson, 47, married with four children and an equipment operator, runs on a platform to remove stigma and broaden horizons for Area Four students. He argues momentum from graduation should continue after middle school and asserts his Christian faith guiding his service.
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Area Four
Williamson seeks school board seat in Aiken County race
William Williamson, 56, owner manager of Wagener Insurance Agency and Realty, runs for the Aiken County school board. He cites new accountability for the district and aims to work with Superintendent Linda Eldridge and other board members to advance the system.
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Wagener Insurance Agency
Linda) Eldridge
Aiken County
John Bradley Expresses Support for School District Progress
A brief statement from John Bradley emphasizes satisfaction with current school district progress and board administration. He highlights teamwork between the board and administration and expresses a desire to remain involved, noting ongoing beneficial efforts and plans under way.
Aiken County Attorney Jack Hunter Seeks Reappointment
Jack Hunter, age 50, an attorney with six years on the county board, campaigns on preserving the county’s education tradition. He pledges lower student teacher ratios and a plan to improve accountability while maintaining a strong district record at minimal cost.
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