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| Sanford Appoints 3 New First Steps Trustees |
| (Columbia-AP) -- Republican Governor Mark
Sanford has appointed three new trustees to the First Steps
board. First Steps spokeswoman Felice Lampert says Sanford has named Cayce Representative Kenny Bingham, a Republican, to replace Democratic Representative James Smith, of Columbia. Smith says he was surprised to learn of his removal from the board. Smith proposed the program pushed by former Democratic Governor Jim Hodges. Smith says he is concerned that Sanford has not done more to support the program designed to give children a head start on school. He says budget cuts could trim 37 million dollars from First Steps funding. Sanford also named Lewis Smoak, chairman of the Greenville County First Steps board. Smoak replaces Barnwell attorney Terry Richardson. Linda O'Quinn will replace Doctor Robert Saul of the Greenwood Genetic Center. |