Voices from leaders span politics crime and sports quotes
A collection of remarks from Gov. Beasley on PASS reforms, Sheriff Metts on back to basics, Jeff Gordon on the Winston Million, and others. Also includes Dennis Nolan on unions, Sgt. Torres on a Diana remark, Judy Turner on a Wells Fargo case, Ron Kessler on the FBI era, and Rep. Thomas probing a 1996 California race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Beasley
Lexington County
James Metts
Diana the princess who cared for the suffering
Diana earned praise for her consistent compassion toward land mine victims AIDS patients and homeless. She walked with survivors in Bosnia and Angola choosing groups led by those affected over officials. Her warmth listening gaze and jeans a symbol of her genuine humanity amid fame and scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Jerry White
Land Mine Survivors Network
Bosnia
White
Angola
Red Cross
Sarajevo
England
Galactic
Audrey Hepburn
Elizabeth Taylor
Princess Anne
Mother Teresa
Eva Peron
Juan Peron
Evita
London
Oslo
Princess Diana
South Carolina adds Bridgestone plant in Aiken boosting jobs
The Bridgestone-Firestone plan for a 435 million tire plant in Aiken aims to hire 800 workers, reflecting South Carolina’s push to lure industry to rural areas with tax incentives and ready infrastructure. State leaders praise the gains while urging smarter policy on corrections amid high prison costs and recidivism concerns. Citadel officials consider new freshman retention ideas as Grinalds proposes mandatory classroom and evening sessions to curb early departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Union
Timmonsville
Bridgestone
Savannah River
South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Citadel
John S. Grinalds
Associated Press
Grinalds
Gen. Grinalds
Charleston
Post and Courier
Letters to the Editor on UPS strike and economy
Aiken businessman denounces the UPS Teamsters strike praising non union staff and management. He argues the labor action harmed small businesses, urged diversification of shipping sources, cites Japan and China trade dynamics, and ends with thanks for Dalton, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPS
Aiken
Daniel
Teamsters
Also Mentioned on This Page
David Beasley
Tve
Jeff Gordon
Darlington
University of South Carolina Law
Dennis Nolan
Shetside
Columbia
Colin Dodd
Phoenix, Ariz
Mike Torres
Border Patrol
Judy Turner
Wells Fargo
Phillip Johnson
FBI
Ron Kessler
J. Edgar Hoover
Bill Thomas
Calif
California
Bob Dornan
Scott B. Hunter
Stephen N. Ranzer
Ellen C. Priest
Otto C. Lee
Taitor
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ucka
Culek
Cuck
Truay Rubin
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Commerce Department
Ing
Independent Mail
Japan
America