White swan Charles dies before new mate arrives
Hilton Head Island AP Charles the white swan weakened daily after his mate Elizabeth vanished on November 14 and died Sunday night on the lagoon bank, just a week before a replacement mate was to arrive. Green ville breeder Jack Smith notes swans grieve deeply when mates are lost. Owner Bill Totten attempted vitamin shots and forced water to keep him alive.
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Hilton Head Island
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Greenville
Jack Smith
Elizabeth
Bill Totten
Whites More Likely To Use Drugs Survey
Washington AP reports a nationwide survey of drug use among sixth to 12th graders shows white students more likely than black students to use liquor cocaine and hallucinogens. Judge Walton of the National Drug Control Policy emphasizes the issue is an American problem. Data released by the Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education Inc. this Monday.
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Weather Forecast Mainly Cloudy With Drizzle Tonight
Mostly cloudy skies and a 50 percent chance of rain are forecast for tonight. The low will be in the low 30s. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a high in the mid 40s. Details on Page 14A.
Obituaries list of six local residents across South Carolina counties
Death notices for Omie L Brantley of North Augusta Henry G Hall of Gloverville James Jefferson of Aiken Billy C Jumper of New Ellenton Charles Killebrew of Augusta and Mary C Reese of Evans Georgia referenced as detailed on Page SA with likely full notices and memorials pending.
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Omie L. Brantley
North Augusta
Henry G. Hall
Gloverville
James Jefferson
Aiken
Billy C. Jumper
New Ellenton
Charles Killebrew
Augusta
Mary C. Reese
Evans, Ga
Watkins Agrees To Impact Study For SRS Restart
Energy Secretary James D. Watkins will delay restarting Savannah River defense reactors until an environmental impact study is completed. The shift follows environmentalists concerns and could affect the planned fall recommencement of tritium production at the Aiken, South Carolina site.
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House
Senate Armed Services Committees
Aiken
S.C
Time Running Out To Lend Hand To Less Fortunate At Christmas Time
Christmas season prompts urgent drives across Aiken area. Salvation Army kettle drive continues at multiple locations with mail donations to The Salvation Army P.O. Box 439 Aiken 29802. Valley Empty Stocking Fund partners with Langley Bath Clearwater American Legion posts and Lions Club, aiding 243 families last year. Donations may be mailed to Langley P.O. Box 517 29834 Clearwater P.O. Box 354 29822 Graniteville P.O. Box 391 29829. Aiken Jaycees run a fourth annual Christmas Shopping Tour to fund clothing and toys for needy children, raised $4 000 last year, with tour slated for December 23.
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Samuel Swint
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L.B.C. Lions Club
P.O. Box
Langley
Clearwater
Graniteville
Aiken Jaycees
Government Knew Dangers to Plant Workers in 40s
Washington officials overseeing bomb factories had clear evidence in the 1940s that weapons workers were exposed to radiation. The congressional report says officials recommended against informing workers of the health risks at covn operated facilities, despite some details not previously public.
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Washington
Covn
Winter Storm Warning Delays Across South Carolina
The Associated Press reports a winter storm sweeping South Carolina with snow and sleet in the Upstate and freezing rain across the Midlands and coast. A winter storm warning covers mountains and foothills, a watch for Midlands, and advisories along the coast. Roads and bridges are treacherous with 1 to 4 inches of snow and ice possible, causing numerous accidents and school closures across multiple counties.
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Midlands
National Weather Service
Cherokee
Union
Coast
Fairfield County
Lexington County
Pelion
Batesburg
Weather Service
Oconee
Anderson
Pickens
Greenwood County
Price rises in November push inflation toward five percent
Washington reports Consumer Price Index up 0.4 percent in November with 4.9 percent annual inflation. Higher food and heating costs offset cheaper gasoline. Dairy, beef, eggs, and fresh produce led the gains as natural gas and electricity costs climbed.
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Washington
Labor Department
Midweek warmth ahead after frigid spell
Frigid weather to ease to partly cloudy skies and higher 40s Wednesday as a National Weather Service spokesman notes. Thursday brings cold, low 20s, high 30s, with Friday and Saturday turning sunny but cold. State workers in Aiken and South Carolina start at 9:30, while Aiken County schools stay open for the last day before holiday break.
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National Weather Service
Aiken
South Carolina
Aiken County
Governor orders early departure for state workers coast to coast
Gov. Carroll Campbell directed thousands of state employees in all but ten coastal counties to leave at 4 p.m. to dodge icy roads as temperatures dropped below freezing. At the University of South Carolina final exams were canceled and moved to Thursday so students, faculty, and staff could go home early.
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University of South Carolina
Columbia
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