Peter Jennings Visits Aiken for Book and TV Special
ABC anchor Peter Jennings spent three days in Aiken to work on a book and television feature about the community. He toured Laurens Street shops with Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and city officials, autographs were signed, and residents expressed pride in Aiken’s national exposure.
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Peter Jennings
ABC
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Jennings
Peters
Betsy Simons
Cathy Matthews
Jenny Collins
Simons
Fred Cavanaugh
Lee
Julie Wicz
Chicago
Lois Rouse
Claire Meredith
Meredith
Lee Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
South Carolina
Lessie Price
United States
Price
Gary Southworth
ABC News
Jennings and Todd Brewster map 21st century America in Aiken visit
Spotlight web from New York City and Washington reveals Jennings and partner Todd Brewster planned a combined book and television project. He aims to show what America reveals itself through race, globalization, faith, and morality after 9 11, with emphasis on Aiken's evolving community and diverse religious life.
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Jennings
Todd Brewster
Unitedates
Theative of
Canada
America
Aiken
Glenn Wilson
Aiken County
Whiskey Road
Obesity and school role in child health policy
A health education feature argues parental lifestyle shapes child weight more than genetics and notes schools face scrutiny over PE hours and cafeteria choices. It cites USDA guidelines, school meals standards, and vending machine profits funding activities at Aiken County schools. Authorities urge family activity and moderated eating while acknowledging junk-food challenges.
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University of South Carolina
School of Public Health
Joann Griffin
Aiken County
Joe Padget
Aiken High School
Aiken High
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Ercise
Bonnie Buckett
Bucket
Chukker Creek
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