Powerball jackpot hits 314.9 million in West Virginia
A single Powerball ticket bought at C&L Super Serve in Hurricane West Virginia won 314.9 million dollars on Christmas night, the third largest US lottery prize. Lottery officials said the winner’s attorney confirmed the payout and the Maryland based MULTI-STATE LOTTERY ASSOCIATION noted it as the largest single ticket win.
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Lottery Fever Drives South Carolina Ticket Spending
Lottery officials report that South Carolina residents spent about 10.3 million on Powerball tickets in the days leading to Christmas, as the 814.9 million jackpot soared to a record multistate total. The drawing on Wednesday produced the numbers 5. See LOTTERY, Page 4A.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Returns and bargains bloom as shoppers flood stores
Merchants expect a surge of business during America's shopping blitz as customers exchange gifts and redeem gift cards. Andy Walton of Dillard's notes returns are a major part of the day and often become exchanges, while Sears' Team Smith adds the season brings heavy traffic and post Christmas activity.
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Andy Walton
Dillard's
Team Smith
Sears
Seasonal Christmas feast spreads cheer at South Airicn church
Volunteers at South Airicn Presbyterian Church organized Operation Christmas Feast delivering hundreds of meals to the elderly shut ins nursing homes and agencies. Aleta Spezialetti of Cedar Creek Baptist Church joined unexpectedly later sharing warmth and prayer with guests.
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Tri-Development
Aleta Spezialetti
Cedar Creek
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John Blitchit
Aiken
South Aiken Press
South Aiken Presbyterian Church
Northeast snowstorm cripples Northeast travel after Christmas
A nor'easter buried the Northeast in up to 3 feet of snow after a white Christmas. The storm shut down a 108 mile stretch of the New York State Thruway between Syracuse and Amsterdam, canceled flights at Albany and Hartford airports, and left thousands without power. The system moved from the Midwest through Pennsylvania and New York, causing at least 18 deaths and heavy travel delays for commuters and travelers.
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Deaths listing for multiple individuals in 6A
Obituary notices list several local deaths including Marge Anacletto Danvil i Negan A A Baugtman Akien Lizzie Borum Columbia Denny Bradford Windsor Rev John Brown Trenton Rudolph Cook Aiken William Griggs I Columbia Hazel How Blackvile Charlotte Mance Trenton Delores Pontoo Saley Kenneth Walker Aiken in section 6A with brief notices of passing and family notices.
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Danvil i
Negan
A. Baugtman
Akien
Lizzie Borum
Columbia
Denny Bradford
Windsor
Rev
John Brown
Trenton
Rudolph Cook
Aiken
Wiliam Griggs I
Azel How
Blackvile
Charlotte Mance
Delores Pontoo
Saley
Kenneth Walker
Retailers slash prices to spur post holiday sales
New York AP reports retailers cut prices after a weak Christmas season to recoup losses and clear inventory. Experts warn that, despite discounting, consumer spending remains lukewarm as stores push promotions to boost demand.
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