White House Goes It Alone On Mexico Loan
The White House pursues a unilateral approach to a Mexico loan, outlining policy options and potential financial terms. Officials argue the move could reshape bilateral aid and financial cooperation, signaling a more assertive executive stance.
Mitchell Vows Return To Senate After Prison Release
In Greenville at Allen Temple AME Church a 400-strong crowd celebrated former state Senator Theo Mitchell returning from federal prison. He praised his work for minorities and the poor, pledged to rejoin the Senate soon, and criticized actions by his expulsion as power plays rather than democracy or justice.
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Memorial Planned To Smith Children
Columbia AP reports delays in placing three permanent memorials at John D. Long Lake after soft clay bad weather and visitors leave flowers toys and poems by the bank. Officials expect to spend up to 15000 for the banks and playground redesign named for three year old Michael and 14 month old Alex Smith.
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Power Customers Weather Break in South Carolina
In Columbia AP reports a cooler summer followed by a warm winter. The National Weather Service notes December ran about 4 degrees warmer than normal while January remained above normal but cooler than December. Utilities faced a bust amid the fluctuating seasons.
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Obituary notices for several individuals published
Deaths listed include Leon Bruce Dunbar Aiken Alexander Haskell Jr Evans Dr Roy L Hill and Wilhelmina Weaver Hub bard with locations Aiken Maryland Hyattesville Sacramento CA and Sacramento CA obituary notices on page 2B noting their passing and burial details.
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Fixup Bill May Reach 112 Million for Schools
A GAO report to Congress estimates that 80,000 public schools need 112 billion dollars for repairs and upgrades. About 13 million students attend one third of schools reporting extensive needs. Examples include termite infestations in New Orleans and a Montgomery Alabama elementary ceiling collapse after hours.
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Black History In Focus series highlights February events
ERIC E WARD reports USC Aiken sponsors a February Black History Month program lineup at Etherredge Center starting with a Voices of Praise Concert and a Wingfield and Davis Concert. Aiken County School District hosts a seminar featuring Rutgers historian Dr Clement A Price.
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Barbarism Lies Just Beyond TV Monitor
In a discussion on violence in media from gladiators to video games, editors compare audience reactions to gore with Mortal Kombat's global sales of six million copies and the $10 million marketing push behind its rise. Gablehouse cites production values while analysts note television ads driving the campaign.
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Violence In The Media Series Explores Alkon County
AM TODAY outlines a five part series on violence in the media with topics on domestic violence available services child violence and school programs juvenile offenders counseling for batterers and a roundup of resources in Alkon County.
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Former mayor Shaw’s failed easement drive derails sewer project
Randy Shaw, former mayor of New Ellenton, sought to bypass property rights by self procuring easements for a $5 million sewer system. He claimed 800 easements were needed and blamed time constraints, noting potential council support but admitting actions violated property rights.
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Economy shows small December uptick in leading index
Washington The Commerce Department reported the Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 0.1 percent in December, extending its 14th gain in 17 months amid forecasts for a slower year. Six components advanced, four fell, with positives including durable goods orders and consumer expectations, while negatives included weaker plant equipment orders and falling stock prices.
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