Praise for an outstanding local teacher at Chukker Creek
Parents and teachers at Chukker Creek praise Mrs mith for high standards and engaging, fun classes. Nathaniel notes her interaction with students and openness. Mary Anne Brookshire and Linda Landis highlight her dedication, ongoing learning, and willingness to go the extra mile for the school.
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Nathaniel
Chukker Creek
Mary Anne Brookshire
Mrsmith
Linda Landis
Resignations Highlight Fire Department Tensions in IA
The IA Law Enforcement Division arson unit investigated fires for over a year tied to arson and burglary charges. Beard, sentenced in 1995 to eight years, suspended to four on probation, and ordered restitution over $2,000. A meeting recounted a clash between Holley and a fire department lieutenant over cadets, with the chief’s daughter involved, ending without blows but a threat to quit.
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Law Enforcement Division
James Johnson
Beard
Rogers
Babb
Holley
Fire Department
Rebecca
Ricky
Emergency Medical Services Department
McCain visits Hanoi Hilton amid Vietnam clash over past
McCain revisits the Hanoi Hilton prison and contrasts his stance on communism and corruption with Vietnamese officials. He recalls his 1967 shoot down and says he bears ill will toward guards for harming friends. Officials dispute earlier praise of treatment and urge settling past tensions.
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Vietnam
McCain
Hanoi Hilton
Hanoi
Thanh
Foreign Ministry
State workers to get King holiday in South Carolina
State workers may gain a King holiday while Republicans fear little electoral impact. Lt. Gov. Peeler's spokesman argues it won't hurt Republicans. Sen. Ford, sponsor, says the move completes King Day recognition South Carolina has long debated. Ford, who once worked for King, envisions progress toward unity and brotherhood.
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Luke Byars
Bob Peeler
South Carolina
Vermont
King
Brilliant
Robert Ford
Charleston
Ford
Doctor King
Wagons to Wagener Festival Showcases Local Fun and Car Show
The 32nd Wagons to Wagener Festival filled Wagener’s park with barbecued chicken music rides and crafts. The antique car show drew 20 entries led by Randy Brittain with a 1928 Ford sedan. Around 100 tractors dated 1900 to 1965 participated in the tractor pull, sponsored by the Wagener Salley Young Farmers Association to fund scholarships. Children also joined a pedal powered mini tractor race.
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Wagener
Stephen Hunt
Hunt
Atomic City Cruisers
Randy Brittain
Jim Hutton
Roy Warner Park
Wagener-Salley Young Farmers Association
John Brown
Wagener Salley Young Farmers Association
Wagener-Salley High School
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