Heat spikes return with triple digit days ahead
The National Weather Service says temperatures will climb back into the triple digits after a brief cooldown on Monday. Forecasters warn of continued intense heat in the coming days with heat advisories likely to be issued.
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Obama Turns 50 Amid Debt Relief Debate
President Barack Obama marks his 50th birthday as lawmakers clash over a plan to avert a financial default. The milestone comes two days after a looming deadline for Congress and the White House to agree on a bill to fund the government and pay the nation’s bills.
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Questions and Answers on Debt Deficit Deal
An explainer outlines the debt reduction plan in a Q and A format. It covers how the framework would operate, who is affected, and potential impacts on federal programs and budget priorities.
Graniteville Native Serves as PGA Tour Media Official
Graniteville native John Bush moderates a news conference with Tiger Woods at the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte while serving as a PGA Tour media official.
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South Carolina and Georgia peaches export to Mexico resume
A U S Mexico agreement allows sweet SC and Georgia peaches to be sold in Mexican stores for the first time since 1994. Strict pest protocols enable exports amid peak harvest, boosting farmer prices per Clemson expert Dr. Peach. SC expects 90 000 tons, Georgia 40 000, California leading.
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House OKs debt bill as Giffords returns to Congress
The House approved emergency debt legislation 269 to 161 just before the deadline. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords made her first appearance since being shot, casting a yes vote amid bipartisan backing for a plan to cut at least 2.1 trillion dollars over ten years and raise the debt limit by at least 2.1 trillion while avoiding tax increases.
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Historic Gaston Livery Stable In Aiken Faces Preservation
Efforts to preserve the Gaston Livery Stable seek to save a brick barn linked to Aiken's equine and Winter Colony history. Built circa 1893, it is among South Carolina's few all brick barns and one of the oldest with a noted carriage lift still intact.
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