Sen. Graham in toughest re-election of career AIKEN (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham is showing no signs of changing how he operates as he faces the biggest challenge of his political career. Willing to buck the public tide in South Carolina, Graham has backed military action against Syria, an immigration overhaul that sets a path to citizenship for some in the U.S. illegally and President Obama’s Supreme Court nominees. “I’m conservative, but I do not mind one bit working with the other side to build my country up,” he said
in speeches to conservatives. “I’m a Ronald Reagan Republican.” His three Republican challengers are coming at him from the right, arguing that he’s not conservative enough. They’re also noting that the 58-year-old lawyer has been in some political office since 1993 and shows no sign of stepping down soon unless he gets voted out. “This seat has been held for 59 years by two people,” said one of his challengers, Nancy Mace, referring to
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham talks to a reporter following a speech to business leaders in Goose Creek recently. Graham is facing three challengers in the 2014 Republican primary for his seat. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Historical agency to save, possibly restore local mill BY ROBERT BEHRE rbehre@postandcourier.com SUMMERTON — The Senn Grist Mill, Blacksmith Shop and Orange Crush Bottling Plant still look much like they did when Walter Senn closed their doors in December 1998. Calendars and paper business licenses dot the walls, while scoops, scales and other equipment still lie near where they were last used. Senn died of cancer the following year, and the small collection of wood-frame buildings has stood empty ever since. “I moved to Summerton in 1973, and Mr. B, as he was known, ... had retired from Shaw Air Force Base as an electrician and did electrical work and opened the mill on Saturday,” said Clarendon County Council Chairman Dwight Stewart. “Now, it is a piece of history that has slowly faded.” But the mill, shop and plant — and a nearby home — may get new life after being donated to the Palmetto Trust for
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‘It’s a historical business model that we’re trying to revive. We’re looking for someone who understands the importance of place and wants to make an impact.’
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Mike Bedenbaugh director, Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Preservation, which hopes to find a buyer interested in cranking the mill back up. “It’s a historical business model that we’re trying to revive,” said trust Director Mike Bedenbaugh. “We’re looking for someone who understands the importance of place and wants to make an impact.” SEE MILL, PAGE A5
This April page of the “Guys and Dogs” calendar features shirtless men and sweet dogs. Oh, and some tractors. “Guys and Dogs” is a play on the Broadway production “Guys and Dolls,” said rescue calendar mastermind Megan Masters. SONYA ALLEN / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM
Calendars raise money for Dalzell, Charlotte rescues BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com
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This is one of two hammer mills that the Seen family used to mill corn for almost a century in Summerton. This was used to make grits and cornmeal; the other was used to make animal feed.
Hunky men on the farm. Decked-out women by the poolside. And lots and lots of lovable pups. That is what Megan Masters had in mind when she thought up calendars to benefit rescues; however, pulling that off took a whole lot of help from a number of animal advocates across both Carolinas. The results? “2014 Dolled Up for Dogs” features women in ’50s to ’70s attire, and “2014 Guys and Dogs” pictures men in country settings. “We chose ‘Dolled Up
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The vintage flair is found in both “Dolled Up For Dogs” and “Guys and Dogs.” Proceeds from the calendars go to two animal rescues. CAITLIN LEE / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM
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