Future of Chitlin Strut in doubt as town weighs costs
Salley Mayor Bob Salley says the Chitlin Strut may be in its last year due to rising expenses and lack of volunteers and sponsors. He notes entertainment, fireworks, and toilets cost thousands, ticket sales must cover costs, and leadership aging with few young organizers. A decision could come in days amid uncertain attendance.
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UN Inspections Push Iraqi Weapons to Final Halt
UN teams in the 1990s pursued dismantling Iraq’s chemical, biological and nuclear programs after the Gulf War. A Balad installation visit revealed tense, secretive scrutiny as inspectors opened crates and verified weapons-related materials amid Iraqi restrictions and journalistic coverage.
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Thurmond turns 100 as Edgefield prepares town tribute
Edgefield plans a centennial birthday party with a cake for 2,500 and a ceremony near the statue. Residents, including Mayor Bob McKie and Joyce Kelly the caterer, await Strom Thurmond’s return to South Carolina after his term ends in January. The event honors a figure described as a political icon whose career reshaped Southern politics.
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