GOP Switch Confirmed By Spears
Adjutant General Stan Spears announced he is switching to the Republican Party to work more effectively with GOP leaders in Congress and the Legislature. He leads the South Carolina National Guard and cited defense issues. Governor Beasley and former Governor Campbell joined at the state party headquarters as reporters noted the move had circulated for months.
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Mother and stepdaughter face murder charges in family case
Beth Black admitted killing her father at the family home and testified that she and Mrs. Black discussed disposing of him. Beth described lacing iced tea with poison, while prosecutors and the defense clashed over motives and remorse as jurors deliberated.
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Salley
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Property Tax Relief Expands Homestead Exemption
Auditor notes statewide $195 million in state funds will cover a $100,000 homestead exemption against school operations taxes. About 950,000 property owners gain relief with an average tax cut around $220, exempting roughly 89 percent of homeowners. The $100,000 exemption layers onto the $20,000 exemption for seniors and disabled.
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Simpson trial turns tense as verdict questions loom
In a tense courtroom Simpson speaks of missing his four children, as Arnelle sobs in the front row and Ronald Goldman’s father mutters murderer. The judge denies motions to acquit and the defense rests, with jurors to hear final arguments on the anniversary of jury selection.
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Palace antiques cataloging tale from Buckingham Palace work
A Palace historian recalls taking a Sotheby's course in 19th and 20th century antiques and landing at Buckingham Palace. A team cataloged every item from small Victori an needles to large furniture pieces and then computerized the results. Footmen awaited daily tasks.
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Queen encounters with royal staff recalled by former aide
A former royal aide recounts two and a half years on duty meeting the Queen on several occasions. She describes presenting Christmas gifts each year, curtsying to the Queen without fainting, and recalls the Queen and Prince Philip visiting staff balls and speaking with attendants after dinner.
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