Storm damages and outages distress town resident
Niya Lloyd laments fire response and lack of hydrants as fires follow a loud boom and bright flash. Neighbors report smoke from the Lloyds’ garage while lightning is suspected in multiple fires. Over 2,000 electricity customers lose power, with outages mainly along the city’s south boundary and horse country area, largely restored by 8 pm.
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Niya
Lloyds
Horse Country
Roger Schrum
South Carolina Electric and Gas
Diana and Fayed’s son killed in Paris car crash
The 42 year old son of Mohamed Al Fayed and the chauffeur died in the crash with a bodyguard seriously injured. Diana died at Pitie Salpetriere Hospital in Paris after a collision in the tunnel. Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Blair issued statements as details emerged.
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Fayed
London
Harrod’s
Mohamed al Fayed
Paris
Michael Cole
France
Diana
Hospital de la Pitie Salpetriere
Buckingham Palace
Prince Charles
Balmoral
Scotland
Tom Richardson
Joanna Luz
CNN
Richardson
San Diego
Luz
Tony Blair
Downing Street
Princess Diana
Mediterranean
Welfare to work debate as minimum wage rises
Critics warn higher wages may raise joblessness and reduce hours while the labor market shows red flags. Officials note most minimum wage earners work in private sector jobs with many women youths and part timers affected. The latest raise marks the 25th since 1938, lifting earnings for full-time workers to about $10 300 annually versus a 1995 poverty line of $15 600 for a family of four.
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Labor Department
Engraved bricks offered at Wal-Mart branch of Security Federal
Donations for engraved bricks are accepted at a Wal-Mart branch of Security Federal. Mail checks to VFW Post 10601 Monument, Box 393 Aiken 29802. For more information call 641-0776 or 649-4938.
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Wal-Mart
Security Federal
VFW
Monument
Aiken
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Gerry Lynn Murtha
Shadie Hall of Helping Hands
Aiken Mall
Aiken Standard
Storm Toms
Diana Tom
Garp
Jeffrey H. Joseph
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph
Columbia Area
Amerisource Mortgage Corporation
Jim Harrison
Southside Gallery
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
New Building Fund
Pine Log Road
JB White
Jim
Houndslake
Chamber
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