Law Resignation Marks Step in Catholic Church Recovery
The resignation of Cardinal Law amid the Boston abuse scandal is described as sad yet necessary by Voice of the Faithful and Advocates. Attorneys say it begins victims’ healing, while the attorney general vows the probe continues, with broader accountability. Senator Kennedy calls it the right move for victims and the church.
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Voice of the Faithful
Jim Post
Boston
Roderick Macleish Jr
Law
Cardinal Law
Thomas Reilly
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Weather Update From Aiken DPS and NWS Forecasts
Traffic on Whiskey Road slowed during peak hours after a wreck involving two vehicles. Sgt David Turno noted no injuries but the rain and busy commute created punctual delays. Meteorologist Allen Weber forecast ongoing showers through today with highs in the lower 50s and lows near 40s. Saturday soupy skies with mid 50s highs, mid 30s lows, then sunny Sunday with upper 50s.
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Aiken
Weber
National Weather Service
Hospital poster contest winners highlighted at holiday event
Lake Continued from 1A reports that Cameron Porter of Hammond Hill Elementary won top honors in the hospital poster contest, followed by Nicole Askey of Aiken Elementary. Hundreds of visitors wore holiday headgear as Santa hats and antlers appeared. Retirees John Govenettio and Shirley joined in as organizers noted milder weather and the citywide charity drive collecting gifts for the Salvation Army to benefit Aiken County, with a growing toy truck nearby.
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Lso
Cameron Porter
Hammond Hill Elementary
Nicole Askey
Aiken Elementary
John Govenettio
Shirley
K.D. Justyn
Hospi
Santa
Salvation Army
Aiken County
Sanford Chooses Budget Task Force Chairman in South Carolina
Sanford named a 16 member budget task force with Dangerfield as vice president of RES Inc. and former R&H Maxxon owner. The panel will review past budgets and the platform, considering zero based budgeting or a two year cycle as the state faces an $1 billion reduction over 18 months and reforms to the budget process.
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Mark Sanford
Dangerfield
RES, Inc
RES
Greg Ryberg
R&h Maxxon
Sanford
Mark
South Carolina
Inmate Thurmond Released After 15 Years Faces Mental Status Dispute
A state agency argues Thurmond not mentally retarded while lawyers cite tests showing a mental age around 6 years 10 months. Judge Floyd kept Thurmond in care until a probate hearing on his status is scheduled. The case pits Disabilities and Special Needs against the Mental Health Department over care after his release from prison.
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Columbia
James E. ‘Thurmond
Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
North Augusta
Henry Floyd
Thurmond
Butler
Richland County Assis
Histies Department
Laurens County
Whitten
Disabilities Department
Kathy Newman
Circuit Court
Henry McKellar
McKellar
Talking President Bush doll stirs humor and tough talk
A 12.5 inch Talking Presidents.com Bush doll delivers war on terrorism quotes and occasional malapropisms. It sold out an initial 12 000 units at 29.99 with a second shipment delayed until after Christmas. Irvine, California firm founder Jim Wessling notes most clips reflect Bush remarks while including a few playful gaffes.
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Los Angeles
Bush
Jim Wessling
Irvine
Calif
Wessling
USCA graduates celebrate growth and top ranking in USC News category
Grads at USCA celebrate a campus of 850 acres with 10 facilities and 3,200 students as USC Aiken earns No. 1 in its category per USC News & World Reports. Chancellor Hall and Vice Chancellor Ozment present diplomas to graduates including Marsha Derrick and Dorothy Pope, who discuss career impact and continued learning.
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University
USCA
USC News & World Reports
Toole
USC Aiken
Tom Hall
Suzanne Ozment
Ing
Marsha Derrick
Aiken
Derrick
Johnny Lies
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