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By News Services and Staff Reports December 26
James B. Edwards, South Carolinas first Republican governor since Reconstruction and later energy secretary for two years in the Reagan administration, died Dec.26 at his home in Mount Pleasant, S.C. He was 87.
His son-in-law, Ken Wingate, confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause.
Dr. Edwards, an oral surgeon, helped build the modern Republican Party in South Carolina in the 1960s, serving as Charleston County party chairman and supporting Barry Goldwaters 1964 presidential campaign. He later won a seat in the state senate and then, in 1974, was elected governor.
He was limited to a single four-year term under state law at the time. After his governorship, he came to Washington as President Ronald Reagans energy secretary.
When he entered the 1974 governors race, Dr. Edwards was not sure of his chances in the GOP primary against retired Army Gen. William C. Westmoreland, a well-known figure who had commanded U.S. troops in the Vietnam War. Dr. Edwards won the nomination but was still an underdog in what was then a predominantly Democratic state.
That year, however, Democrats were divided after the state supreme court ruled that the partys leading candidate, Charles D. Pug Ravenel, did not meet residency requirements to run for governor.
Dr. Edwards defeated U.S. Rep. Bryan Dorn, who became the Democratic nominee in a special convention, by about 17,500 votes.
In a 1999 Associated Press interview, Dr. Edwards said he particularly enjoyed working on economic development, education and energy issues as governor. During his tenure, an education finance act was passed and remains the basis for funding elementary and secondary schools in South Carolina.
Anything you wanted, you could ask anyone in the state to help you, Dr. Edwards recalled. I put away partisan politics when I got to Columbia. We had the whole Senate and the House, the vast majority working with us.
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James B. Edwards, S. Carolinas first Republican governor since Reconstruction, dies at 87
The man received medical attention in the same hospital where his alleged victim was gravely ill.
A prominent republican has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a woman in a Christmas Eve attack in Co Cavan.
Garda on Saturday charged the man, aged in his 50s, as part of an investigation into the incident which occurred at a house in Kilnaleck on Wednesday.
The man was due to appear before a special sitting of Cavan District Court Saturday evening at 5pm. He was detained at Cavan Garda Station.
The man, a father of two, received medical attention in the same hospital where his alleged victim was gravely ill. He had sustained a facial injury and required treatment for ongoing health problems.
After his questioning was suspended to allow him to sleep, a decision was made to transfer him to hospital for treatment, until he was deemed well enough to be taken back to the Garda station.
Based on his past history linked to his time in the Provisional IRA, the suspect is regarded as a flight risk.
The victim of the attack, who is in her late 40s and is a mother of two young children is expected to survive.
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Published December 26, 2014
James B. Edwards, South Carolina's first Republican governor since Reconstruction and later energy secretary for two years in the Reagan administration, has died. He was 87.
His son-in-law Ken Wingate confirmed that Edwards died Friday.
The oral surgeon served in the state Senate and helped build the modern Republican Party in South Carolina before becoming governor in 1974.
Edwards was limited to one term under state law at the time. After leaving the governor's mansion, he headed to Washington as President Ronald Reagan's energy secretary.
Edwards returned to his home state in 1982 to become president of the Medical University of South Carolina, a position he held for 17 years before retiring.
"Gov. Edwards made an incredible mark on South Carolina history," said GOP state Chairman Matt Moore. "His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched as governor, dentist and particularly as a man of faith."
Republican Gov. Nikki Haley said she's grateful for the support and encouragement Edwards gave her.
"Michael and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Gov. Edwards, whose love for South Carolina inspired him to serve until his last day," she said.
Entering the 1974 governor's race, Edwards was not sure of his chances facing well-known retired Gen. William Westmoreland, who commanded U.S. troops in Vietnam, in the GOP primary.
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Former SC Gov. Edwards dies at age 87