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Council votes to hire solid waste consultants15-member 'Green Ribbon Committee' named
The Charleston County Council took a big step Tuesday toward developing a plan on how it will handle its trash for the next 20 years to 30 years. The group voted to hire Kessler Consulting, a waste management consulting company based in Tampa, Fla., to work with a citizens committee to con...
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NAACP plans to honor 6
The Charleston branch of the NAACP announced it will honor six Lowcountry figures during its 92nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet at the North Charleston Convention Center on Oct. 18. Those being honored include: Charleston Police Lt. Christine Middleton, Trailblazer Award; Charleston County S...
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On the Web
The Citadel will present a live Webcast of Friday's ring ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. Go to www.citadel.edu for a link to the live Webcast. ...
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Charges increased after victim dies
A man accused of running from the scene of an auto accident that hurt an elderly pedestrian in North Charleston last month is facing more serious charges after the injured woman died over the weekend. Justin Antwain White, 18, appeared in Charleston County bond court Tuesday on a charge of...
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Former appeals court judge joins law firm
Former 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge William Wilkins has joined the Nexsen Pruet law firm as a partner. Wilkins will lead the firm's white-collar crime, appellate advocacy and corporate compliance/crisis management practice groups, and actively participate in the firm's bus ... more »
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Pollster to speak at The Citadel
Pat Caddell, an expert on public opinion polls, will speak at The Citadel on Thursday, and the event is open to the public. Caddell began working in presidential politics in 1972 and became nationally known while working on Jimmy Carter's campaign in 1976. He also has worked for pre...
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Plan commission votes against allowing apartments
MONCKS CORNER — A crowd of Spring Grove Plantation residents roared in approval Tuesday night when Berkeley County planners recommended against allowing developers to build 150 apartments within the subdivision. Pendley Construction already has approval to build a maximum 150 townhom...
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Voice of the Voter: Debate Watch 8/7/08: PART 2
Once again, News Channel 7 invited 5 Upstate voters to come in an watch the Presidential Debate.
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Chicken processing plant raided
GREENVILLE — Federal agents swept through a chicken processing plant Tuesday, detaining more than 300 suspected illegal immigrants and sending panicked workers running and screaming through the hallways. Worried relatives collected outside, fearful their loved ones would be deported.
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Metered taxi drivers seeking fare increase
Taxi drivers who have seen their earnings eroded by high gas prices urged Charleston City Council on Tuesday to increase the minimum fare for a ride in a metered cab. The proposed change would raise the price for trips of less than two miles.
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