Clemson Remains Undefeated in NCAA Poll Ahead of Orange Bowl
Clemson tops the final preseason AP poll with 68 first place votes and 1,351 points. Georgia Nebraska SMU and Miami also earn first place votes as the Tigers prepare for the Orange Bowl against fourth-ranked Nebraska on New Year's Night.
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Sion I-A
Tigers
Seret
Clemson
Nebraska
Danny Ford
Georgia
Southern Methodist A
Miami
Fla.e
Bulldogs
Georgia Tech
Alabama
Auburn
Southern Methodist
Mustangs
Explosion Kills 2 on I 26 in Asheville
A tanker truck crash on Interstate 26 near Asheville killed two people and injured three others. Four trucks and one car were involved after the vehicle skidded on a wet road and overturned. The fire was contained by 9 a.m. and the roadway remained blocked as Skyland Fire Department crews worked at Memorial Mission Hospital treated the injured.
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Asheville
N.C
Interstate 26
State Highway Patrol
Bruce Teague
Memorial Mission Hospital
Buncombe County
Santa Delivers Green Sunglasses at Aiken Breakfast
At the Aiken Chamber of Commerce Wakin' breakfast Santa surprised June Murff with a large pair of green sunglasses. The event, noted by the Aiken Rotary Club bulletin, quips that a woman’s knee is a joint not entertainment.
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Santa Claus
June Murff
Santa
Aiken
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Rotary Club
Proposed Uranium Plant Sparks Health Threat Protests
In Barnwell County residents and chemist Jim Stallings condemn Carolina Metals Inc for a depleted uranium plant, claiming it poses greater health risk than the nearby Savannah River facility. Despite protests, DHEC granted a license to process depleted uranium, with final approval of $5 million in bonds by Barnwell County Council pending.
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Barnwell
Carolina Metals Inc
Savannah River
Jim Stallings
Stallings
Barnwell County
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
Council
Carolina Metals
DHEC
Chem-Nuclear Systems
Tennessee
CBS
60 Minutes
Jonesboro, Tenn
Nuclear Metals Inc
Local charity drives gear up for Christmas aid in Aiken County
The Salvation Army, Aiken Jaycees Christmas shopping tour and the Valley Empty Stocking Fund seek donations of money, food or clothing. Last year the Salvation Army raised 21425 dollars and aided 1845 people. this year’s goal is 23000 with 320 food checks and 1346 children receiving toys. Donations are accepted at the Salvation Army office or by kettle, with locations at Roses in Kalmia Mall and other stores. Jaycees tour aims to help about 70 underprivileged kids on December 19 at Wal-Mart, each spending at least 30 dollars on clothes while remaining funds cover toys. last year 59 children participated. Valley fund, now in its ninth year, has raised about 1600 dollars so far and aided 180 families last year. contributions support gifts, clothing and groceries and may be mailed to Langley or Graniteville boxes.
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Aiken County
Salvation Army
Aiken Jaycees
Valley Empty
Aiken
Gayle Dr
N.W
Roses
Kalmia Mall
K-Mart
Richland Avenue
J.B. White
Heritage Square
Big Star
Whiskey Road
Key Catalogue
Mitchell Shopping Center
Kroger
University Parkway
Salvation Ar
Wal-Mart
Blanks
Jaycee Hut
Santa Claus
Valley Fund
Valley Empty Stocking Fund
P.O
Langley
Graniteville
Trial Begins In New Ellenton Murder Case
The murder trial of 19 year old John Brooks opens in Aiken County General Sessions Court over the May 20 killing of 20 year old Walter Slayton found in a burned Ford Mustang off Sizemore Street New Ellenton. Prosecutors include Robert J Harte and John Rakowsky with Judge Walter Bristow overseeing.
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John Brooks
Aiken County
General Sessions Court
Jackson
New Ellenton
Walter Slayton
Second Judicial Circuit
Robert J
Bob) Harte
John Rakowsky
Walter J. Bristow
Columbia
Slayton
Sizemore Street
Brooks
Diane Graddick
Harte
Rakowsky
Ms. Graddick
Judge Bristow
Mark Phillips
Jeffrey Martin
William Boyd
Bill) Raish
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UCLA
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Allen
White House
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Erma Bombeck
My Office
Ray Blanks
Joseph Fields Jr
McCormick Street
Fields
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Bristow
C.W. Wilson
Wilson
Roger Paul Jones
Wood Drive
North Anguaa
Joseph Earl Brodie
Fred Schoultz
Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle
Schoultz
Willis Johnson Jr
Patricia Jackson
Donaldson
Walden Drive
Augusta
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