Gore and Alexander urge youth to engage in politics
In Nashville, former Vice President Al Gore and ex Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander appealed to young adults at a bipartisan workshop. It marked Gore’s first public appearance since conceding the 2000 presidential election.
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Governor asks AG to drop suit over college funding vetoes
South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges urges Attorney General Condon to drop a lawsuit challenging budget vetoes that raised funding for state colleges. Hodges says the action is unconstitutional and damages tuition reductions from his vetoes.
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Spence in Critical Condition After Brain Surgery
U S Rep Floyd Spence, 73, remained in critical condition at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson Mississippi. He had surgery Thursday to remove a brain blood clot after being admitted July 24 for facial nerve pain. Doctors found a subdural hematoma and performed the procedure the same day.
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Aiken County Split Shrinks Congressional Districts
Senate panel moves to redraw U S House maps amid redistricting session. Sen. Tommy Moore notes Aiken County likely to be divided again, with residents split between Rep. Floyd Spence and Rep. Lindsey Graham. plan preserves most existing lines but divides the county between the 3rd and 2nd districts.
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New imaging suite to debut at Aiken Regional Hospital
Aiken Regional Medical Centers unveils the Special Procedures Suite in the radiology department. The 3-D digital fluoroscopic unit enables imaging for stroke workups cancer biopsies and other procedures not performed in the operating room or cath lab.
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Aiken City Council weighs final hurdle for hotel project
Augusta resident Bansi Patel developer of the three story 100 room Country Inn and Suites seeks approval for the Hunter's Glen Development. Attorney Wes Smith and property owner Gene Fleischer part of the effort as council examines city services and extended hours for bars and restaurants for the controversial hotel proposal Monday.
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Aiken weighs later hours for bars and eateries
City Council in Aiken considers final approval of an ordinance to allow alcohol serving establishments to stay open past 2 a.m. for food and non alcoholic drinks. The measure follows a 1999 curfew and involves Public Safety Director oversight and added enforcement if approved.
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