26 Feb 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2001
Page
1
Rescue crews searched the debris strewn 23 mile path after a late Saturday tornado ripped through Pontotoc County Mississippi leaving at least five dead and many injured. Viewpoints shifted to the scant survivors and ongoing weather alerts as teams extended their search Sunday morning.
The North Augusta Department of Public Safety reveals a redesign of police uniforms. The change introduces a fresh look for officers, with updated apparel and gear. Page 3A.
Obituary notices list multiple individuals including James Van Buren Hattie Mae B Cade Luis J Diaz Elmer Hammonds Pear P Jackson Matthew R Jordan Frederick J Kekacs Dorothy M Murphy Raymond V Stevens with brief notices of their deaths and surviving details as compiled by the newspaper obituary section.
South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges may name a Democratic replacement if Senator Strom Thurmond leaves before 2002. State Democrats argue Hodges will act in South Carolina’s best interest, not toward a national party majority, while party leaders caution about consequences.
Historic reenactment recreates a 136 year old duel between Confederate and Union troops in Aiken. In a rain drenched scene at the Carolina Star Gun and Hunt Club, cannons boomed and sabers clashed as both sides maneuvered, fired, and finally surrounded the Union forces before the battle ended.
Wesley Matthews 17 Beech Island released on 20000 bond after three teens were charged with second degree arson in vandalism at Midland Valley High School Friday. Brandon Dyches 16 of Aiken and James Sellers 16 of Beech Island are held in Columbia DJJ. Damages include four buses smashed windows, fire damage to greenhouse storage shed and portable classroom. no total amount yet.
Kuwait City honors the 10th anniversary of Kuwait’s liberation with a ceremony led by Secretary of State Colin Powell and former President George Bush. They pledge that aggression will not stand as about 300 Americans who died in the 1991 Gulf War are remembered. Bush notes the US will not abandon Kuwait and will keep troops on duty to deter Iraqi threats.
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