Taliban Control Shifting After Kandahar Handover
Reports say Omar and his spokesman remain in Kandahar amid factional fighting as Karzai vows to arrest him. Gen. Franks says U S forces block Taliban escape while some residents report looting and a handover peace restored by nightfall. Pentagon and U S officials indicate ongoing strikes on emerging targets.
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Trees of Strength ceremony honors Sept. 11 and Pearl Harbor heroes
In Aiken, December is Trees of Strength month as Mayor Fred Cavanaugh joins a memorial planting. Firefighters, police, emergency personnel, and military officers are praised for their service while residents reflect on courage, remembrance, and unity after disasters.
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Bush to address Citadel cadets on defense rethink
President potential visit to The Citadel would mark a first by a sitting president since Eisenhower. Bush proposed a top to bottom review of military structure spending and peacekeeping roles while stressing the need to challenge the status quo and envision a new architecture of American defense. Citadel officials awaited White House confirmation and anticipated a closed event for cadets.
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Greenville
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Christmas Concerts Begin In Aiken Park Schedule
The City of Aiken Parks and Recreation announces a December outdoor series with multiple choirs and groups performing Start at the Manger and Then Go to the Cross. Events run December 16 to 22 at parks with shuttle pickup from Goodwill and Winn-Dixie. Donations welcome. Contact 642-7631.
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Whiskey Road
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Drivers Time Sparks Discussion on Immigrant Licenses
Immigrants fearing government reprisal limit talk on driver license access. State law allows licenses for those with student or work visas or permanent residency but many lacking visas hold other federal documents. Columbia lawyer Randall Dong argues statutes misinterpret visa terms and the DMV stance remains fixed.
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Randall Dong
Columbia
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Union awarded Iran 1A union not yet prepares statement
The union has not yet issued a formal statement about the agreement. The deal would be retroactive to October 29. Labor discontent has risen in recent weeks after the September 11 attacks. Security was tightened at the Savannah River Site viewed as a prime target. Wackenhut has operated the facility since 1983.
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