Taliban holds city in Afghanistan talks stall in Germany
Northern alliance leader Rabbani says envoys face pressure to accept disputed measures. Pashtun fighters claim five Taliban tanks four pickups one anti air gun and a rocket launcher seized near Kandahar airport as U S defender warns danger to troops may rise amid shifting loyalties and chaos.
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Germany
Northern Alliance
Burhanuddin Rabbani
Kamel Uddin
Rumsfeld
Pentagon
SRS Plutonium Plan Faces Funding Worries and Pact Demands
Energy Secretary Abraham states stabilized plutonium can be stored safely for up to 50 years at SRS. South Carolina officials led by Gov. Hodges demand a binding agreement before any plutonium arrives, fearing lack of federal funding to process and ship it out. Hodges warns the material could remain at SRS otherwise.
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Energy
Spencer Abraham
SRS
Jim Hodges
Hodges
South Carolina
Abraham — Department of Energy
Pluto
Nium
Energy Department
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Trucker Suspected in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on US 278
Townsend described the death of Gibson on US 278 as a brush with a truck possibly involving an 18 wheeler. A deputy coroner noted he walked east with his wife toward Barnwell County before being struck and killed at the scene. Authorities seek tips at the Aiken office numbers provided.
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Gibson
Rice Street
Barnwell County
Darryl Ables
Aiken County
Ables
US. 278
Townsend
Aiken
South Carolina schools face grading overhaul amid funding crunch
Geddings and Robinson criticize PACT as only one factor in school ratings while EOC based high school grades on exit exams and Life Scholarships. Legislators promised $50 million to support unsatisfactory schools, but budget troubles threaten funds and compliance. Officials say many districts will see unfair downgrades due to faulty improvement methods.
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Geddings
Robinson
EOC
General Assembly
Frank Roberson
South Carolina
Aiken Artisan Mary Boscia Returns for Christmas Craft Show
Aiken resident Mary Boscia demonstrates handmade jewelry using natural stones sterling silver and glass beads. She has ten years of experience and this marks her second appearance at the Christmas craft show. She moved to Aiken five years ago and showcases at local and regional events. Boscia notes growing knowledge of area craft shows and reports strong shopper turnout despite weather. The show opens today at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.
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Aiken
Mary Boscia
Boscia
Thave
Motorcyclist critical after head injury in curve collision
Opl. R K Hughes of the South Carolina Highway Patrol described a collision on a curve where Johnson not wearing a helmet collided with Walker's car. Johnson in critical condition with a serious head injury. Walker treated and released. Charges pending.
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R.K. Hughes
The
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Johnson
Hughes
Johnson Short Pike
Walker
Medical College of Georgia
Steve Padgett
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