Three South Carolina losers face bleak Christmas prospects
Democrat Charles D. Ravenel still faces $220,000 in campaign debt after losing to Strom Thurmond and will resume investment banking in Charleston. Ed Young, defeated in the bid for governor by Richard W. Riley, plans to work in real estate development to cover his $72,000 debt to printers, the phone company, and banks.
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South Carolina
Charles D
Pug) Ravenel
U.S
Strom Thurmond
Aiken
Charleston
Ed Young
Florence
Richard W. Riley
Campaign debts and fundraising strain candidate's campaign
The candidate lists creditors including TV spot producers gasoline dealers printers and furniture rental firms. He estimates total primary and election costs at 1.2 million versus his opponent's 1.9 million for the election alone. He notes he borrows to pay vendors and has campaign owe him as debts tied to fund drives. He travels the state for funding work and hopes for more contributions via letters and a potential dinner.
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Young
Celery diet claim raises questions about health hype
Ryan Bruorton asserts celery has zero net calories and proves dieting false, while Laurens Street Philosopher notes potential Scrooge syndrome. Michael Laughlin reportedly exhibits festive oddity with a red and green Bah Humbug necktie amid Christmas crowd chatter.
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Laurens Street
LSP
Michael
Mike) Laughlin
Death of Mrs Westbrook prompts coroner to seek Grand Jury action
A six member coroner's jury ruled Brenda Westbrook's death may have been by her husband Barry Westbrook, former pastor in Warrenville. The verdict, following an July 30 investigation, means the case is to be pursued by the Aiken County Sheriff's Department.
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Brenda Westbrook
Barry Westbrook
Paul Grant
Aiken County
Sheriff's Department
Shandrell Lewis
Shandrell
Aiken Public Safety
Issac Lewis
Thurmond Whatley
Tonight's Low Expected to Sit in the 30s
Forecasts show temperatures dipping into the 30s tonight across the region. Skies stay clear with light winds, minimal precipitation anticipated. Residents are advised to bundle up and limit outdoor exposure after sunset.
Aiken County Council Issues Statement On Open Records Policy
The chairman asserts the county follows FOIA while sharing non protected documents on request. He denies closed door governance and cites routine record handling, emphasizing public session releases with attorney guidance. He pledges ethical, orderly disclosure and rejects acts driven by a few, while admitting past errors.
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Aiken County
New Evidence Suggests Four Shots At Kennedy Assassination
In Grand Rapids AP report lawmakers cite acoustical findings that four shots were fired from two directions, challenging the Warren Commission conclusion of a single gunman. The grassy knoll near Dallas and the Texas School Book Depository are implicated, though no other physical proof confirms a second shooter.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
T Kennedy
Grassy Knoll
Texas School Book Depository
Warren Commission
Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Book Depository
House
Dallas
Harold Sawyer
R-Mich
Christopher Dodd
D-Conn
Sawyer
Cheer Fund Tops $12 000 as Salvation Army Drive Grows
Volunteers ring bells and donors send checks to the Christmas Cheer Fund to aid local families. The total raised reaches 12 230.38 with gifts from individuals, church groups, and area households including Robert G. Garvins, Dexter, Chismar, Welkers, Hansen, Rodolt, Weaver, and Trinity United Methodist Church. Contributions continue to be accepted at 322 Gayle Dr.
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Salvation Army
Gayle Dr
Robert G. Garvins
Arthur WH. Dexter
Paul WH. Chismar
Robert F. Welkers
Effie Lewis
Albert Peters Jr
BR. Permenter
Marx
Aiken
Nancy
Jerry Hansen
Frank Rodolt
Jan
Bob
Ken
Dave
Barbie
Bobby Weaver
Anonymous
Fellowship
Trinity United Methodist Church
Women of All Saints- Fair Finds
Orvel T Kelley
Accounting du Pont
Paul T Ferriter
RL. Edwards
Wayne P. Farmer
Joseph and Mary flee Bethlehem for Egypt
The narrative recalls Joseph awakening to a dream urging immediate flight with Mary and the infant Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod's deadly search. Soldiers, spies, and palace intrigue unfold as Herod seeks the child and the line of rightful rulers, while shepherds and Persians bear witness to the newborn.
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Bethlehem
Nazareth
Joseph
Mary
Egypt
Herod
Persia
Judea
Herod the Great
Jesus
Jerusalem
Golgotha
Calvary
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