Budget outlook bleak as South Carolina faces revenue shortfall
Gov. Hodges, joined by the Board of Economic Advisors, warned of an up to 80 million shortfall against projections, signaling a dimmer next year's budget. Critics say the disclosure aims to bolster support for a proposed education lottery ahead of the November 7 vote.
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Columbia
Jim Hodges
State Board of Economic Advisors
Hodges
South Carolina
Bobby Harrell
House
Ways and Means Committee
Charleston
Ecoomic Board
Three locals named to Shrine Bowl roster
North Augusta High offensive linemen Clayton Dyson and Nathan Heine and Aiken High defensive lineman Eric Stroman are among 46 elite players selected for the Shrine Bowl. The South Carolina squad faces North Carolina on December 16 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte.
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North Augusta High
Aiken High
Clayton Dyson
Nathan Heine
South Carolina
North Carolina
Eric Stroman
Memorial Stadium
Charlotte
Hodges hears teachers report on SC education issues
South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges met with Gloverville Elementary educators for a roundtable on education improvement. Teachers shared funding worries and personal stories, including counseling needs and access to college for children, as Hodges pledged tools to address these challenges.
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South Carolina
Jim Hodges
Gloverville
Gloverville Elementary
Hodges
Cussion
Family seeks justice as teen Melissa Dingess identified
The family of Melissa Faye Dingess, 17, of Graniteville, learns her skeletal remains found October 13 near Interstate 20 confirm the missing teen’s death. Investigators say suspect Reinaldo J. Rivera led authorities to the remains and faces multiple charges including rape and murder. death penalty likely if convicted.
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Melissa Faye Dingess
Graniteville
Interstate 20
Reinaldo J. Rivera
Rivera
North Augusta
Richmond Grand Jury
Richmond County
Danny Craig
Miss Dingess
Ascanga Lake Road
Skele
Armed Robbery Sought Suspect At Local Stop N Shop
Aiken County deputies seek a black male about 22 to 28, six feet tall and 225 pounds, who robbed Main Drive Stop and Shop in Nicholson Village at 9 06 p m on Wednesday. The suspect fled in a dark Buick Regal after taking unknown cash. no injuries reported. Contact tips to the sheriff or Crime Stoppers.
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Main Drive
Nicholson Village
Michael Frank
Aiken County
Sheriff's Office
Frank
Ito
Sheriff Candidates Debate in Aiken County Race
Howard Sellers the incumbent and J Martin Posey the Democrat challenger outline visions for the sheriff office. Sellers touts accountability, community policing, and public planning while Posey pledges open door access and departmental reorganization to improve service.
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Howard Sellers
FBI
J. Martin Posey
Carrol Heath
Posey
Soonce 10
Ple
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Sellersing
Sharpe
Rawls
Ossword
Dear Abby
Benjamin Moody
St. Petersburg
Fla
Smith Funeral
George Wells
Aiken
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Jackson-Brooks
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Rowland Funeral
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