Robyn Watson’s tall attitude defies dwarfism at USC Aiken
Robyn Watson, a 21-year-old USC Aiken junior with diastrophic dysplasia, navigates campus life with two scooters and chairs a new disabilities support group. She appeared on MTV and advocates against giving up, balancing studies with activism and Circle K leadership.
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Robyn Watson
NBA
USC Aiken
Robyn
USCA
Atlanta
Circle K
Disabilities Support
Rob Novit
Watson
Bush Opens Re election Bid At Daytona 500
President Bush launched his 1990 re election campaign at the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach Florida joining NASCAR's premier race. About 180 000 spectators filled stands as Bush greeted fans and declared the event a great American sport and a key voter profile. His motorcade circled the track and he addressed the crowd from pit row.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Bush
Pit Row
Siemens Diesels struggles to hire skilled workers in Blythewood
Siemens Diesel Systems Technology opened nearly four years ago in Blythewood seeking 500 hires. From 1,000 applications it hired about 50, with only about 35 starting work. CEO Uwe Wetzel said the expected skilled workforce for advanced manufacturing proved hard to find locally. He noted a need to recruit engineers from automotive states like Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin to get the plant running.
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Columbia
Siemens Diesel Systems Technology
Blythewood
Siemens Diesel
Uwe Wetzel
Wetzel
Siemens
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
South Carolina
Perrys honored at new memorial park in Aiken
Rain delayed the Black History Parade but the event moved to Sunday for the dedication of Perry Memorial Park. The monument honors Inez Smith Perry Vivian Ann Perry and Freddie Lee Perry, with Perry family members speaking of the community impact.
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Ginny Southworth
Perry
Perry Memorial Park
Black Historical Committee
Inez Smith Perry
Vivian Ann Perry
Freddie Lee Perry
Perrys
Aiken
Maverick Jackson
Aiken Visionary Associates
Shirley Perry
Marques Perry
Schofield Middle School
Super Bowl pressures spark backslide in New Year fitness
Exercise psychologist James Sallis calls the Super Bowl a case study in sedentary influence. He argues media, cars, and ads push inactivity while sidewalks and walkable policies remain scarce. He urges easier access to exercise and workplace incentives to walk.
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Washington
James Sallis
Sallis
San
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