Pair charged in death of 15 month old in Clearwater home
Victoria Cowart 23 and Michael James Smith 35 arrested on homicide by child abuse charges after autopsy found head injury caused the death of 15 month old Victoria Cowart in Castlewood Mobile Home Park near US 1. Child died at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. investigation ongoing with potential 20 year penalties.
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NATO escalates airstrikes and cargo buildup in Kosovo crisis
NATO intensified strikes across Serbia including Belgrade targets and Pristina while planning an airlift of ethnic Albanian refugees from Kosovo. Washington approves 24 Apache helicopters 2,000 troops and a missile launcher to Albania to hit Serb forces, with Blair warning against a ground war and NATO leaders set to approve the weapons deployment.
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Budget Battle Over 1999 Budget Splits Senate and House
The 1999 state budget fight centers on borrowing versus using existing funds. Senate leaders plan to craft their own proposal and clash with House over school construction needs. The Senate rejects the House budget’s reliance on uncertain video gambling revenue and expects major differences in conference talks.
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Aiken Weather Forecast Aims For Showers On Friday
Accuweather reports scattered showers possible in Aiken as a weather system approaches. Forecasters expect mild temperatures and brief rain chances across the region, with no severe weather anticipated.
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Aiken
Deaths N Jeanne Aiken Aiken Elizabeth Owens Jackson
Obituary notices list two deaths on page 5A including N Jeanne Aiken and Elizabeth B Owens with brief notices. Additional details reference standard obituary items and site listings with contact links or page notes.
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Aiken
Elizabeth B. Owens
Jackson
Masters boosts CSRA economy during Masters week
Augusta area business leaders say Masters Week brings a flood of visitors and cash to Aiken County shops and service providers. Deborah Brooks notes the event showcases the city to new residents while Van Smith reports heightened sales and fluctuating inventory as out of town visitors seek apparel and gear.
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Deborah Brooks
Eulalie Salley
Augusta National
Aiken County
van Smith
Lionel Smith
Smith
Bobby Jones
Key Club members earn service awards at Silver Bluff
Silver Bluff High School Key Club members have completed over 100 service projects and logged more than 1,400 hours. President Jason Hodges and Vice-President Jennifer Teuton lead about 60 active members, who support Salvation Army, Aiken County Mental Health, local families, and a brown bag lunch program. They donate to St. Jude, American Cancer Society, Muscular Dystrophy, MS Society, Cystic Fibrosis, Make a Wish, and run blood drives, raising 1500 for Children’s Miracle Network and winning the Annual Achievement Award in Raleigh, NC.
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Aiken County
Jackson
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American Cancer Society
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Multiple Sclerosis Society
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Make A Wish Foundation
American Red Cross
Sheppard Blood Center
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Children’s Miracle Network
Raleigh
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