This coming weekend (July 20-22), Pageland will celebrate one of South Carolina’s most treasured fruits – the watermelon. There are at least two watermelon festivals held in South Carolina every year. One is in the lowcountry (Hampton) and the other is held in the Pee Dee (Pageland). Make sure that you visit at least one [...]
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Senator Glenn McConnell was angered by information that the SC Department of Motor Vehicles has been giving driving exams in Spanish. McConnell was quoted as saying, “Is it good public policy to give driver’s licenses to people who can’t speak, read, or understand English?” He also states that the Spanish language tests violate a 1987 [...]
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According to the Greenville News, a federal judge has released grand jury material to Ravenel’s lawyers. The Greenville News reports, “Federal prosecutors sought the request, saying it would ‘permit the parties to engage in meaningful plea negotiations and pre-trial discovery.’”
The US Attorney’s office says that this is a very routine request and that they are [...]
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An auction of former Charleston Southern University professor Al Parish’s assets started Thursday and continues through Saturday at the North Charleston Coliseum. Items range from jewel encrusted watches to a Jimi Hendrix guitar. The Post and Courier and The State newspapers have photo galleries of some of the items being auctioned off. If you plan [...]
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According to the Post and Courier, the CBS Early Show will be broadcasting from the Charleston Battery on July 20. During the broadcast Hootie and the Blowfish will be performing along with local bluegrass and gospel acts.
The Early Show will also be focusing on the 9 fallen firefighters and Hurricane Hugo.
To learn more about this [...]
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Senator Moore has written a letter of resignation to Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell. Moore stated that he is looking at a job opportunity that may take him to Virginia. McConnell and others praised Moore for his years of service to South Carolina.
UPDATE – Moore will be leaving the SC Senate to join a [...]
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According to SC Politics Today Ravenel pleaded not guilty. Ravenel was not present at today’s hearing.
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Suspended State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel’s lawyers have submitted a motion asking for details about the evidence the government has against their client. According to The Greenville News, the motion asks the government to provide,
“all information concerning any government witness and any “threats of punishment, promises of leniency, offers of immunity, amnesty, rewards, benefits, agreements not [...]
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Paul Campbell has defeated Shirley Hinson in the Senate District 44 Republican Runoff. Campbell managed to garner 65.3% of the votes in Berkeley County. Campbell will challenge John West in the Special Election on August 7.
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According to WLTX in Columbia, Thomas Ravenel’s arraignment has been rescheduled to July 6th. Ravenel is not expected to appear at his arraignment due to his enrollment in a drug treatment facility in Arizona.
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