Shealy Wins North Augusta City Council Primary
Attorney Arthur Shealy captured 52 percent of the vote in a low turnout Republican primary for the vacant North Augusta City Council seat defeating J Harry Weigle who earned 424 ballots. Official recount followed as 456 to 424. Weigle praised Shealy while noting the near tie. About 6 percent of 14 404 registered voters participated.
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North Augusta
Arthur Shealy
Shealy
J. Harry Weigle
Weigle
Aiken Homes on Tour Featured in Carologue Magazine
Aiken shines in the South Carolina Historical Society Carologue issue as the Fall 2000 Plantation Tour spotlights ten historic homes and churches. Joye Cottage, Sandhurst, New Bridge Plantation, St Thaddeus Episcopal, and All Saints Anglican will be showcased, reflecting early twentieth century Southern elegance.
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Aiken
South Carolina Historical Society
Carologue
Harris
Joye Cottage
Sandhurst
New Bridge Plantation
Charleston
Vanderhorst, Dawsons
Aveilhes
Rutledges
St. Thaddeus Episcopal
All Saints Anglican Church
Scott Webster
Zahara
Educators return to roots at East Aiken Elementary
Teachers Marie Bright and assistant principal Amy Gregory, both East Aiken alumni, start their first year back at the elementary. They recall open classrooms from earlier decades, a larger student body, and modern changes like carpool processing and a fenced playground. Bright notes the restored rhythm of school life.
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East Aiken Elementary School
Marie Bright
Amy Gregory
Smalavees
East Aiken
Scott Webster
Maria Bright
Lottery evils told to panel in South Carolina hearing
A state commission hears warnings that legalized gambling could raise crime as supporters tout education funding gains. Sheriff Metts warns of credit theft to cover losses while John Crangle of Common Cause calls lottery the crack cocaine of public finance. The panel weighs pros and cons as sessions begin.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Jim Metts
Lexington County
Jim Miles
John Crangle
State Chapter
Common Cause
Commission
Miles
Lottery Impact Study Commission
Jim
Crangle
Kevin Geddings
Hodges
Cochairman US
Lindsay Graham
R-S.c
Gore secures Democratic nomination and Lieberman chosen
In Los Angeles the Democratic National Convention ratified Al Gore as the presidential nominee. Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut was installed as Gore’s vice presidential running mate and delivered his acceptance speech, describing himself and warning that a Republican victory would derail the nation.
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Clinton
White House
America
Gore
Sen
Joseph Lieberman
Connecticut
Lieberman
Associated Press
Tire deaths linked to Firestone recall rise to 62
NHTSA says 62 deaths and 100 injuries may be tied to recalled Firestone tires after receiving over 750 complaints. The recall covers P235/75R15 ATX and ATX II and Wilderness AT tires, many on Ford Explorers, with tread separation and blowouts reported. Ford and Bridgestone/Firestone cite no unified theory but note heat may contribute.
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Detroit
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Liz Neblett
Bridgestone/Firestone Inc
Decatur
Ill
Ford
Bridgestone
Firestone
John Lampe
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