Weekend Skies Bring Warmth With Scattered Thunderstorms
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a 20 to 30 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight through tomorrow. Lows in the 70s and highs in the mid 90s, with continuing warmth and showers possible Sunday through Tuesday in various regions.
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Shrimping Season Postponed in South Carolina Bays
The shrimp season in Winyah and North Santee bays is delayed to allow growth. Fisheries director Charles M Bearden says openings move from August 15 to generally September.
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North Santee Bays
State Marine Resources Division Fisheries and Management
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Tens of thousands demand Noriega's resignation in Panama City
Sailors and civilians join a massive anti-government march through Panama City's financial district, shouting down with Noriega and long live Panama. Protesters fill Via Espana with white handkerchiefs, highlighting a broad opposition led by the National Civic Crusade and calling for justice and democracy.
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Nation's first AIDS hospital to close in Houston
The Institute for Immunological Disorders, the nation's first AIDS hospital, will close within a year due to heavy losses. About 350 patients face relocation as the 8 million dollar deficit by August is attributed to indigent care costs. Patients and officials express concern over access to treatment and ongoing research.
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Houston
Institute For Immunological Disorders
American Medical International
Hos
al Guy
Aids Hospital
Ann Wheeler
Two Disturbances Do Not Threaten Hurricanes This Season
Two loosely organized tropical disturbances bring heavy rains but no immediate threat to the Atlantic hurricane season. One system moving west in the Caribbean passed Jamaica with thunderstorms and 55 mph gusts. Forecaster Ebaugh calls it scattered and notes conditions could develop, but no storm formation is expected through Friday.
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Miami
Caribbean
Jamaica
National Hurricane Center
Bob
Ebaugh
Duke Power Shuts Down Catawba Plant Over Minor Valve
Duke Power Co began shutting down its Catawba Nuclear Power Plant in South Carolina for a valve issue on the containment building. A spokesman said the valve needs repair but does not impair plant operation and it is kept shut to ensure containment integrity.
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Charlotte
Duke Power Co
Catawba
South Carolina
Duke
Andy Thompson
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