Belk Stores pioneer Harry Howard remembered as civic icon
Editorial recounts Harry Howard’s rise with Belk, his role across Columbia, Augusta, Aiken, and North Augusta, and his impact on local business. It notes his death at 90, honors from Rotary and Sertoma, and his legacy as a community leader and Belk corporate headquarter figure in North Augusta.
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Aiken
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Augusta
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Savannah River
Belk’s
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Belk-Howard
Statesboro
Sam Woodring
The
Star
Woodring
Cell phone use in cars sparks debate on new laws
Amarillo Globe-News argues against new state phone laws. It favors public education over bans, noting only California Florida and Massachusetts restrict mobile use while driving and warning about slippery slope dangers. It cites traffic incidents and urges motorists to exercise discretion in dialing.
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California
Florida
Massachusetts
Amarillo
Texas
Globe-News
Aiken Standard Names Wallace and Priest in Coverage
The Aiken Standard lists Jeffrey B. Wallace and Ellen C. Priest among the notable figures associated with its coverage, highlighting their roles and relevance to local reporting.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Elian case twists and turns amid a web of spies and family
Myriam Marquez analyzes the Elian Gonzalez saga in Florida and beyond, detailing alleged spy links, Cuban officials connected to the case, and the shifting loyalties within Elian’s extended family. The column questions motives and fairness as the complex drama unfolds across borders.
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Florida Strait
Elian Gonzalez
United States Immigration and Natualization Service
Miami
Cuba
Mariano Faget
Fulgencio Batista
Faget
Elian
Homestead
Miami-Dade County
Bush urged to turn aggressive in Michigan clash
In a tough week in Michigan, George W. Bush is urged to abandon the high road and show aggression to counter John McCain. McCain campaigned forcefully, attacked Bush, and highlighted negative tactics while voters saw a candidate who needs to deliver substance and momentum.
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Dubya
Bush
McCain
John Connolly
Phil Gramm
al Gore
Shadow the Kitten Dies After Hit and Run Plea
A family recalls fostering a stray kitten named Shadow found hungry and friendly. Shadow was killed in a road incident as fast driving through a residential area is blamed. The writer urges drivers to slow down and to have pets spayed or neutered to reduce animal euthanasia in South Carolina.
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Shadow
South Carolina
Aiken County Crowds Cast Votes in Historic GOP Primary
On February 19 2000 Aiken County voters joined South Carolina in a historic GOP primary as Governor George W Bush claimed 34 of 37 delegates. Nearly 24000 residents voted while volunteers including high school students helped at polling sites and welcomed voters. The letter lauds volunteers as the true heroes and thanks the county party for their dedication.
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Michigan
Bush
Bill Clinton
Dubya
Aiken County
South Carolina
George W. Bush
United States
Republican Party
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