Cunning Elected to Aiken City Council in Light Turnout
Pat Cunning won the unexpired term on the Aiken City Council with 418 votes as 430 of 15 161 registered voters turned out. The Republican nominee ran unopposed following Robert Perry’s resignation to join the State House. turnout was blamed on the perception of a guaranteed win and the upcoming party primary.
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Skipper) Perry
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Jim Sutherland
Britney Spears interview talks new tattoo and top album
Britney Spears, Grammy nominee, discusses life and insecurities in a weekend interview. The piece notes a new tattoo and a novel piercing, plus a collectible superphoto feature and reference to her hit Baby One More Time.
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Bush and McCain clash in contentious South Carolina debate
presidential rivals George W. Bush and John McCain traded barbs on campaign financing and tone during a 190 minute CNN debate. McCain urged apology over questions about veterans, while Bush denied backing a flier attacking Social Security. Alan Keyes pressed to insert himself as candidates attacked each other ahead of Saturdays primary.
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Bush Keyes in Town for Last Aiken County Meet
Former Ambassador Alan Keyes and Texas Governor George W. Bush will speak at USC Aiken at 7 p.m. sponsored by the Aiken County Republican Women’s Club. Arizona Senator John McCain canceled and will speak at Clemson University. The event underscores Aiken County’s key role in the upcoming Republican primary and the battle for momentum into Super Tuesday.
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Aiken County
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New Hampshire
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South Carolina
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Republican candidates to speak at 7 p m in Aiken County
George W Bush and Alan Keyes will address supporters at USC Aiken tonight at 7 p m Mary Ann Lynes an organizer says the event aims to inform constituents before the primary They will not debate each other and will present their views separately in a positive evening with each candidate outlining plans and views
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Exposure blamed on contractor at Savannah River Site
A Department of Energy report cites inadequate safety measures as the cause of a September 1 1999 plutonium release at Savannah River Site. The Accident Investigation Board found WSRC deficient quality assurance and weak integrated safety management. Poor ventilation and miscommunication delayed alarm response, with contributing issues in procedures and material accountability.
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Accident Investigation Board
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Savannah River Company
WSRC
Jeff Allison
Aiken County Board Sets Priorities for 2000-2001 Budget Plan
The Aiken County Board of Education outlines areas of concern for the 2000-2001 school year. Items include reducing pupil teacher ratios in grades four and five and middle school, staffing plans, implementing the district technology plan, and enhancing facilities. Also listed are curriculum changes, all-day daycare, school choice, classified pay, eliminating student fees, school safety, and the teacher money distribution formula, with smaller sub-items such as funding for special needs students and elementary secretaries.
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Aiken County
County to Add Deputy for Fourth Patrol Shift
Aiken County Council approved an ordinance authorizing Sheriff Howard Sellers to add a deputy to create four patrol shifts. The move aims to provide overlapping service and close gaps between shifts. The council also advanced a second reading for security upgrades at the Aiken County Judicial Center amid concerns after recent violence around the station. Councilwoman Kathy Rawls was the sole dissenting vote.
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