Uncertain Fate Of Kidnapped Reporter Pearl
In Karachi police searched 300 cemeteries with no body found for Daniel Pearl. Conflicting reports spread about his status as kidnappers demanded money and a diplomat’s release. U.S. officials and media outlets weighed hoax claims surrounding an emailed report of Pearl’s death.
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North Augusta unveils long term development plan for riverfront
Dover outlined an area under the 13th Street Bridge with back parking and no street garage doors. The plan includes two parks, civic sites, a pond focal point, Savannah feature, and walkways within a development cluster. Officials warn five to ten years for initial buildout. Agnew will return with a refined plan after public input in about six weeks. Mayor Lark Jones says the plan aims to become a lasting community asset.
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Golfer and Musician Seeks NY Stage After Aiken Career
Groundskeeper turned golfer discusses music studies at Jamestown Community College and a life between West Virginia and Aiken. He performs at St. John's United Methodist Church and Savannah River Site events, with a February fundraiser in Augusta and long term hopes to sing in New York.
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State PACT testing and report card results in Aiken County
The state uses the PACT to assess third through eighth graders in English math science and social studies. Annual report cards publish school performance with math and English scores. last year Aiken County earned good overall, though Ridge Spring Monetta High School was the only failing school.
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Bush Faces Funding Shortfall Strains Road Repair Efforts
A White House official vowed steps with Congress and states to blunt the impact of a funding cut on transportation. South Carolina Transportation Commissioner John Hardee urged raising the state gasoline tax, noting it is the seventh lowest nationwide and hasn't increased since 1987.
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Chamber plans search for new Aiken Chamber president
Adams says finding a successor will be difficult and that June cannot be replaced. Local and outside applicants will be considered as Murff retires after leading the chamber since 1981 with input from the board and community. Murff notes retirement to spend time with husband Nick, a former retiree.
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DOE officials outline fast cleanup plan for environmental sites
In a Friday telephone briefing DOE spokesman Joe Davis and officials including Roberson outlined a plan to deploy a team to a state after Monday’s budget release. They aim to streamline cleanup, leverage ten years and $60 billion spent, and secure accelerated actions with regulators and communities, centered on the Fernald site near Cincinnati that now funds cleanup at about $300 million annually.
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