Thurmond rumor resurfaces about his alleged daughter
Essie Mae Washington- Williams, a 78 year old retired teacher from Los Angeles, claims Thurmond was her father. Attorneys say she seeks closure for her life and her children. Thurmond reportedly supported her since 1941 amid lingering family uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strom Thurmond
Essie Mae Washington- Williams
Los Angeles
Essie Mae
Williams
The
Wash
Ington Post
Thurmond
Post
Walters
Aiken County tax levy funds local projects nationwide community gains
The capital projects sales tax approved in 2000 has raised over 2.6 billion pennies for Aiken County and surrounding areas. Since May 2001 shoppers pay one extra cent per dollar on purchases, with revenue of 54.6 million dollars authorized for ballot approved projects. Through the second quarter, 26.14 million has been collected and allocated to listed projects from Aiken to Wagener. Residents express growing approval, noting project specificity and the referendum deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Franklin
Aiken County
S.C
Linda Sharpe
Aiken
Colleges grant large raises despite budget squeeze
Budget constraints fail to curb raises for professors and staff as public colleges raise tuition up to 19 percent this fall. Legislators allowed tuition hikes beyond caps to offset cuts, while state employees see no pay increases amid funding strains on core education programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Midland Valley Christmas Parade Survives Cold Rain
Despite chilly rain, the 10th Annual Midland Valley Christmas Parade drew crowds and 23 floats. Wayne Benson, parade chair, said the event went well with cold but happy attendees. Ruby Tanton of Edgefield praised the diverse floats and candy tossed to kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Valley Parade
Midland Valley
Wayne Benson
Ruby Tanton
Edgefield
Tanton
Ginny Southworth HO
Boy Scout Pack 351
Langley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank K. Wheaton
Wheaton
Associated Press
Glenn Walters
the Post
Nancy Moore Thurmond
Bettis Rainsford
J.C. Lexow
Odell Weeks Tennis Center
North Augusta
Salley
Wagener
David Nix
Fulmer Road
Aan
Edward Long
New Ellenton
Virginia Noisworthy
Abby Calegidar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!