Rudolph Sentenced to Life in Prison for 1996 Atlanta Bombings
American extremist Eric Rudolph received life in prison without parole plus 120 years for a series of bombings in Atlanta and Birmingham that killed and injured, including the Olympics attack. Fourteen victims testified including John Hawthorne, widower of Alice Hawthorne. Rudolph apologized yet defied many witnesses as he faces a federal maximum security term in Colorado.
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Alice Hawthorne
Albany
Birmingham
Ala
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Alice
North Carolina
Colorado
Theodore Kaczynski
Richard Reid
Terry Nichols
Oklahoma City
Policy toward Cuba loses Cold War relevance
Editorial argues U.S. Cuba policy, shaped by anti Castro politics, is cruel and ineffective. It risks families and Cuban health while failing to advance change after decades. The Buffalo News urges leaders to seek a saner approach benefiting those affected.
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Fidel Castro
Peace Bridge
Buffalo
U.S
Florida
Castro
N.Y
Aiken County to implement multi phase strategic plan
Rick Osbon of Together Aiken County says County Council should move forward with the strategic plan and implement its vision. He favors simultaneous action on many projects rather than a single priority, stressing citizen input and phased rollout.
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Rick Osbon
Together
Aiken County
County Council
Support Napier and Vaughters in Aiken city council race
Frank Shallo urges Aiken voters to back Jane Vaughters and Rocky Napier in the September 13 election. He notes their clear, detailed platforms and questions on infrastructure costs, contrasting with opponents Kay Brohl and Don Wells who favor study or taxpayer funding.
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Jane Vaughters
Rocky Napier
Aiken
Rocky
Jane
Kay Brohl
Don Wells
Napier and Local Politics Face Scrutiny in Voter Registration Debate
Dick Smith of Aiken City Council writes that Rocky Napier and Jane Vaughters run on growth management and equal enforcement of ordinances. He criticizes opponents for personal attacks and unsubstantiated claims and calls for focusing on future policy rather than controversy.
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Brohl
Wells
Aiken
Aiken County
Republican Party
Ed Grobbe
Council
Marshals
Rocky
Jane Vaughters
Dick Smith
Aiken City
The Mother of All Media Battles Near Crawford Texas
The satirical view notes a continuing media clash on a road near Crawford Texas. The piece spotlights the escalating conflict and its broader implications for coverage and public discourse.
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Crawford
Texas
Mom proud of Marine son and unit helpers at Camp Lejeune
A mother in North Augusta praises her son LCPL Robert D. Krepps of 3/8 India Co stationed at Camp Lejeune NC. He spent seven months in Iraq and returned Aug 14. She thanks those who sent boxes and prayers and urges support for Marines. She notes he plans to return to Iraq in March and extends thanks to Ed Hammons for his work.
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N.C
Iraq
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India Co
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LCPL
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Clearwater
Midland Valley Hls
Ed Hammons
Cindy Krepps
North
Augusta
Leave Hitchcock Woods coyotes alone
Bernie Lenrow argues against removing coyotes from Hitchcock Woods and questions calls to act on wildlife. He notes bald eagles nesting would also raise concerns and cites local pet confinement laws while urging support for coexistence and pet sterilization.
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Janet McCraw
Shealy
The
Hitchcock Woods Foundation
Bernie Lenrow Aiken
Tinney Letter Appreciated by Readers
A reader praises Will Tinney for his opinion and expresses strong agreement, saying his remarks reflect what many people feel and offering gratitude for the influence of his writing.
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Will Tinney
Aiken Standard Corrects Campaign Manager Error
The paper clarifies that Marianne Pecoraro is not campaign manager for Rocky Napier, the Aiken City Council candidate, and apologizes for the mistaken reference published in Saturday’s edition.
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The
Aiken Standard
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Aiken
Rocky Napier
Napier
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