Moore NewsLocal news for Moore, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.SC high court overturns murder conviction in 2000 shooting- May 27, 2008 The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a Goose Creek man sentenced to life in prison in a 2000 shooting death should get a new trial because of mistakes made by his attorneys.http://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/sc-high-court-overturns-murder-conviction-in-20... Angler access area unveiled in Jocassee Gorges of northern Pickens County- May 23, 2008 SUNSET -- Fishing access along Big Eastatoee Creek completed its transformation from briar patch to paved fishing pier Thursday with the unveiling of the Dug Mountain Angler Access Area.http://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/angler-access-area-unveiled-in-jocassee-gorges-... S.C. Senate candidates debate- May 21, 2008 Chris Moore The Item State Senate challenger E.B. "Mac" McLeod, foreground, and incumbent Sen.http://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/s-c-senate-candidates-debate?fromrss=1 7 S.C. Edwards delegates now back Obama- May 19, 2008 Seven South Carolina delegates once committed to former presidential candidate John Edwards are now endorsing Barack Obama. via Spartanburg Herald-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/7-s-c-edwards-delegates-now-back-obama?fromrss=... Ada Gilchrist Dawson- May 17, 2008 Ada Gilchrist Dawson, 96, of Florence, SC, died at home May 13, 2008, after a brief illness. via The State - South Carolinahttp://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/ada-gilchrist-dawson?fromrss=1 Payday lenders pulling out all stops to head off regulation- May 15, 2008 "The South Carolina legislator determining the fate of new consumer protections in payday loans has taken $16,500 in donations from that industry for the political action committee he runs" WHAT A difference a few days make in the battle to regulate payday lenders. Oh, and a few dollars - tens of thousands of them, really - might make a difference too. via The State - South Carolinahttp://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/payday-lenders-pulling-out-all-stops-to-head-of... Brother accused of threatening witness- May 10, 2008 "We just appreciate everyone who comes out and supports the Special Olympics" The brother of a man found guilty of murder earlier this week was arrested Friday. via Spartanburg Herald-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/brother-accused-of-threatening-witness?fromrss=... Guilty verdict in murder trial brings family closure- May 8, 2008 "I'm just glad that it's over with. I can get on with my life." The mother of a Moore teen who was shot and killed in 2005 said the closure she received Wednesday was the best Mother's Day gift she could ask for. via Spartanburg Herald-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/guilty-verdict-in-murder-trial-brings-family-cl... SC Democrats add ban on payday lending to platform- May 3, 2008 South Carolina Democrats have adopted a plank to their party platform that calls on the Legislature to adopt a ban on payday lending. via Spartanburg Herald-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/sc-democrats-add-ban-on-payday-lending-to-platf... Former mayor dies of cancer at age 59- May 2, 2008 "He was just a kind, respectful person. He was generous to the town with his time, and even to us after (his terms as mayor). He helped us at Christmastime by hanging the Christmas lights" Those who knew and loved Robert Hogan, a former mayor of Central Pacolet, didn't have as long as they might have liked to say goodbye, but the legacy he leaves behind is more than enough to remember him by. via Spartanburg Herald-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/moore-sc/2008/05/former-mayor-dies-of-cancer-at-age-59?fromrss=1 |