Thurmond, 97, Heralded With Statehouse Monument
The 97 year old Strom Thurmond was honored with a monument unveiling on the Statehouse grounds in Columbia. Speeches by Sen John Courson and others celebrated his long career and urged young South Carolinians to contribute to the state and nation.
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Thurmond Honored With New Monument in Columbia
The Strom Thurmond Monument was unveiled in Columbia adding to a list of tributes including Thurmond Hall at Winthrop College in 1999 Thurmond High School established in 1961 the Strom Thurmond Student Center at Charleston's Baptist College in 1972 and the Strom Thurmond Federal Building in Columbia in 1975 The Strom Thurmond Room in the US Capitol and the Strom Thurmond Soldier Service Center at Fort Jackson were named in 1991 and 1975 respectively A portion of Interstate 20 from the Georgia line to Florence was designated the Strom Thurmond Highway in 1992 USC plans the Strom Thurmond Wellness Center in a future completion noted on honors page 8A.
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Clinton rewards welfare progress with $200 million bonus
President Clinton announced a $200 million welfare bonus to reward states for increasing workforce participation of recipients. The plan tracks job retention, wage gains, and expanding benefits to two parent families, with bonuses varying by each state's welfare appropriation and rules that prohibit tax cuts.
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NASA Clings to Hope for Mars Polar Lander Probes
NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineers press on after 13 failed contact attempts with the Mars Polar Lander and two microprobes. Officials warn odds look slim for the lander but remain hopeful for a late Saturday or Sunday contact as teams analyze the complex spacecraft.
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Wagener Santa Joins Three Parades Across County
Santa Claus traveled between Wagener New Ellenton and Graniteville Vaucluse for three Christmas parades on Christmas Eve. Wagener Lion’s Club backed the event with steak sales for the Angel Tree Program while awards went to churches and local groups including Berlin Baptist Church St. Paul United Methodist and Bath Woodworking.
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