New York firefighters visit kids who bought fire truck
Fourteen firefighters from Lad der Company 101 of Red Hook New York visited White Knoll Middle School in Lexington County to thank students who raised over 500000 in weeks after Sept 11. The funds will buy a replacement fire truck for New York City and repay a Civil War era debt to Columbia.
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Children donate for NYC fire station ladder truck
Tom Calkins collected 354000 to buy a new ladder truck for a New York City fire station and presented a check to firefighters on Thanksgiving Day. An additional 152000 poured in from across the country as word spread, enabling the donation to fund the vehicle and a commemorative plaque for the seven fallen members.
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South Carolina Gas Prices Fall Below One Dollar
AAA reports statewide regular unleaded at 39.5 cents and Greenville area at 98 cents, second lowest in the nation with only Georgia cheaper. Charleston area tops at 95 cents. Prices have eased since September 11, but may rise this weekend amid Middle East unrest and potential holiday travel impact.
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Thurmond marks 100th year bright with birthday cheer
Senator Strom Thurmond, turning near 100, greeting colleagues on the Senate floor amid jokes and laughter. He praised female colleagues while his estranged wife Nancy watched from the gallery. He later walked in, moved by aides, as the chamber opened with prayers for his long service.
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