Doctors and Church Reach Agreement on Hospital Staff
Two Greenville doctors who perform abortions will remain on staff at St. Francis Hospital after an accord with the Roman Catholic bishop of Charleston. The hospital will prevent abortion-focused practices and uphold church ethical directives, ending a seven month dispute sparked by protests. Ruth Trippi, who picketed the hospital, condemned the decision while vowing to continue demonstrations.
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Seideeenvilles
Greenville
St. Francis Hospital
Charleston
Renee Buyck
St. Francis
Catholic Church
David B. Thompson
Greenville Women’s Clinic
Ruth Trippi
Nis
Trippi
Of Interest List Comics as investment says Aiken bar owner
Nellie Jackson owner of A.J.'s Bar in Books in Aiken declares comic collecting a serious investment. She cites hot titles including Amazing Spiderman Spiderman 3 Men The Punsner Batman as current market leaders and discusses potential value growth for collectors.
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Nellie Jackson
A.j.’S
Barin Books
Aiken
the Punsner
Local woman names five puppies after Santa’s reindeer
A local woman celebrated Christmas by naming her five newborn puppies after Santa Claus’s reindeer. The litter arrived during the holiday period and sparked playful talk in the neighborhood.
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Santa Claus
State Shoppers Rush To Beat Luxury Tax
South Carolina shoppers rush to avoid a Jan 1 luxury tax rise hitting cigarettes liquor beer boats cars jewelry and furs. Retailers note tax deadlines prompt price adjustments and sales of wine beer and boats before year end.
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Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
Bill Kennedy
Green's Liquors
Green's
Greenville
Columbia
Tom Hill
Federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division
Kennedy
John Wilkins
Mylne Beach Watercrafts
Unseasonal Weather Predicted For Start Of Year
Warmer than normal weather is forecast for early January in Aiken County as a front out west pushes temperatures above normal. The National Weather Service in Columbia predicts highs near 70 by Monday, with a 20 percent chance of Sunday showers and a cool-off by midweek. Daylight will increase into January as December remains the warmest since 1971, about seven degrees above normal.
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Aiken County
National Weather Service Office
Columbia
Sis
National Weather Services
California
State Department of Foods and Agriculture
Tom McNair
California Agricultural Statistics Service
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Los Alamos
Galley
National
Wildlife Donations Grow Statewide to Aid Post Hugo Habitat
South Carolina taxpayers boosted checks for wildlife donations by 20 percent under the Check for Wildlife program. The Wildlife Department says funds support surveys of habitats and species, including efforts after Hurricane Hugo. Nesting declines shown in white ibis and loggerhead nesting areas inland. kestrel nest boxes aided by donations, raising 24 birds.
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Columbia
Sout Carolina
State Wildlife Department
Tom ‘Sonlsaat
Nongame and Heritage Trust
South Carolina
KohlSaat
Hugo
Wildlife Department
Tor
Konisaatsara
Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge
Georgetown
Kohlsaar
Holiday Blues Beatable Despite Seasonal Dread
Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center counselor Bea Janssen describes the holiday blues as a common condition linked to seasonal gatherings. She notes loneliness or loss can trigger low mood and that family tensions often flare during celebrations, with extra free time also a factor.
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Janssen
Bea Janssen
Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center
New Year Closures Inland Aiken County Today
County offices and many businesses will close for New Year’s Day to let employees enjoy the holiday. Government buildings in Aiken and North Augusta shut Jan 1. the public library closes Jan 1 and opens late Dec 31. Postal service suspends mail Jan 1, banks close, mall hours vary, and major retailers adjust schedules.
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Aiken County
Aiken
North Augusta
U.S. Postal Service
Aiken Post Ofce
Aiken County National Bank
Bankers First
Citizens & Southern National Bank
First Citizens Ncnb
Palmetto Federal
South Carolina National Bank
Secure Federal
Aiken Mall
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South Boundary
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H.O. Weeks Center
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