Mother surprises daughter at school after deployment
Erika Rorer returned home from a year in Afghanistan where she served as an Army human resources specialist. At Greendale Elementary in New Ellenton Peyton, five, had struggled with separation after enrolling last summer. On Wednesday Rorer surprised Peyton in the library with a plate of ginger cookies.
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Peyton Rover Reunites With Mother After Afghanistan Deployment
Peyton Rover, 5, hugs her mom Erika Rover who returned from Afghanistan. Erika Rover, a single mother and Department of Energy staffer, had been deployed, leaving Peyton in the care of friends in New Ellenton. Peyton cheered as they posed for photos, grateful for family and community support during the separation.
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Sony Cancels The Interview Amid Terror Hack Threats
North American theater chains dropped The Interview after hackers threatened terrorist attacks at showings. Sony Pictures canceled the Dec 25 release, as federal investigators linked the Sony hack to North Korea.
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Inside Today U S and Cuba patch torn relations in historic accord
A headline brief notes a historic accord between the United States and Cuba mending torn relations. The item highlights diplomacy, regional impact, and the high stakes for future talks, with emphasis on policy shifts and likely steps ahead.
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AREA DEATHS Barbara Fields and others in South Carolina
Deaths and funerals list Barbara Fields of Graniteville Mary Pardue Whitaker of Jackson Peggy Ann Findley of Jackson Joy Jewell Pruett of New Ellenton Rebecca Wilson Magner of Aiken appears in the 6A notices section detailing individuals honored in area obituaries with brief listings of locales and names.
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Bath shooting site tied to prior drug investigations
The Bath home at 158 Railroad St where 24 year old Cameron Clark was killed Friday had been a known drug residence and subject of a narcotics probe four months earlier. A second victim, 27 year old Jacob Humphries, was hospitalized in unknown condition. The Sheriff's Office notes repeated responses to the home since 2011 including an August narcotics call.
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