Most Distant Known Milky Way Star Shifts Dark Matter Theories
Baltim ore AP astronomers report spotting the Milky Way’s most distant star, a finding that may help gauge the galaxy’s total mass including dark matter. The star’s gravity offers clues to unseen components. In Columbia AP highway sensors in South Carolina track pavement temperature moisture and de The system guides de icing decisions and avoids unnecessary road work.
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Baltimore
Milky Way
Space Telescope Science Institute
Columbia
Highway Department
South Carolina
National Weather Service
John Gilreath
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Greenville
Gilreath
Weather Outlook Cloudy And Cold Tonight
The forecast calls for cloudy and cold conditions tonight with a low in the 20s. Tomorrow should be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching the 40s. Page 16A provides further details.
Obituary notices for several individuals in the region
Deaths listed for Buford M. Bledsoe Johnston Willie Collier Jr. Myrtie D. Dinkins Aiken Barry D. Kinchen Fort Worth Texas Elizabeth J. Reynolds North Augusta details to follow on Page 8A.
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Buford M. Bledsoe
Johnston
Willie Collier Jr
North Augusta
Myrtie D. Dinkins
Aiken
Barry D. Kinchen
Fort Worth
Texas
Elizabeth J. Reynolds
Morgan to be promoted to solicitor in Aiken
Barbara R. Morgan, deputy solicitor for the Second Judicial Circuit, was appointed by Gov. Carroll A. Campbell to fill the unexpired term of Robert J. Harte as solicitor for Aiken Bamberg and Barnwell counties. The appointment awaits a routine legislative vote. Morgan, a Charleston College and USC Law graduate, has served since 1987 and led drug prosecutions as deputy.
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Aiken
Barbara R. Morgan
Second Judicial Circuit
Carroll A. Campbell
Campbell
House
Senate
Ms. Morgan
Robert J. Harte
Harte
Bamberg
Barnwell
College of Charleston
University of South Carolina School of Law
South Carolina Bar Association
Second Circuit Solicitor’s
Ms. Morgan Is
Robert L. Morgan
Bill Would Be Cure For Tax Inequities
Rep Irene K Rudnick proposes a bill to align South Carolina state withholding with federal exemptions. The plan would let taxpayers claim exemptions above federal limits on annual returns, reducing withholding to better match liability. Legislative Council spokesman Harry Cone notes current rules cap withholding at $800 per exemption while federal allows $2,000.
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Irene K. Rudnick
D-Aiken
Rudnick
Legislative Council
Harry T. Cone
Cone
Tax) Commission
Plains Shiver in Bitter Chill Across Several States
Bitter air grips the Plains and Midwest as snow falls from the Carolinas to upstate New York. Cold snaps bring accidents, school cancellations, and shelters reporting higher demand. Polar bears at Henry Doorly Zoo enjoy swimming in frigid water despite subzero forecasts.
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Carolinas
Tennessee
Salvation Army
Salvation
New York
Midwest
Great Plains
Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha
Neb
Lee Simmons
County Pleased With Terms On Leasing Of Office Space
Aiken County reaches verbal lease with Edens and Avant for 16 000 sq ft in Kalmia Plaza behind Ejay's Restaurant at 3 per sq ft. County to pay about 58 000 monthly for 66 months, with six months rent free. Renewal option at county choice with inflation clause. County aims to sublet 4 800 sq ft to state offices. landlord covers repairs over 100 and insurance.
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Aiken County
Columbia Real Estate
Kalmia Plaza
W. Scott Barnes
Barnes
Edens and
Avant
Ejay’s
Needy Help Remains Focus During Holiday Season Local Drives
Needy families are remembered amid holiday shopping as the Salvation Army kettle drive and the Valley Empty Stocking Fund ramp up. The fund, backed by Langley Bath Clearwater American Legion posts and Lions Club, aided 243 families last year. Donations may be mailed to three area addresses. The Aiken Jaycees run a fourth annual Christmas Shopping Tour to provide clothing and toys, with 4000 raised last year and December 23 event date.
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Salvation Army
Aiken
P.O
Valley Empty
Langley-Bath- Clearwater American Legion Post
Samuel Swint
American Legion
L.B.C. Lions Club
P.O. Box
Langley
Clearwater
Jaycees
Aiken County
Department of Social Services
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Sertoma Classic
Carolina
Abby Sher
Awelfth
Morgan
Jan
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Soviet Congress of People's Deputies
James Castor
Kearney
Virginia
Powhatan County
Richmond
Peoria
Illinois City
Minnesota
International Falls
Plains
Joe Rosier
Ashley Little
William Nightingale Jr
L.T. Fulmer
Lillian Wiggins
Steve
Gordon Nic
Ada Felton
Arlis Hall Chnistophers
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