Noted South Carolina GOP pioneer Alice Wilder dies at 95
Alice Wilder a longtime Aiken educator and political organizer dies February 17 in Arlington Virginia at 95 Born in Richmond she lived much of her life in Aiken She helped rebuild the Republican Party in Aiken County and South Carolina serving as a national committeewoman and mentor to candidates Her colleagues recall her as an esteemed educator and formidable yet gracious figure in both church and party circles.
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Jasper King trial seen as modern communal ritual
The Jasper Texas verdict condemned John William King to death for the capital murder of James Byrd Jr. The case sparked a regionwide reckoning with race as prosecutors called for accountability and residents of East Texas reached across color lines in unexpected ways. The prosecution rejected racist acts while highlighting the brutal crime and King’s actions tied to a white supremacist plan.
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Governors seek to move past Clinton at NGA meeting
At the National Governors Association winter conference Republicans and Democrats aimed to bury the impeachment fallout while pressing for cooperation with President Clinton on education and federal state relations. The debate centered on the tobacco settlement, with senators Hutchison and Graham proposing to bar federal access, and governors urging restraint on spending. Clinton defended his stance but GOP concerns over credibility persisted as the 1998 campaign loomed.
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Read Across America honors Dr Seuss with local plans
Ruthella Readen, president of the Aiken County Education Association Retired, promotes Read Across America to celebrate Dr Seuss. She highlights reading memories with her daughter Eleanor and urges community involvement, aiming to get every child reading with a caring adult.
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AIDS in Africa demands massive coordinated response
Ronald V Dellums urges a global AIDS Marshall Plan for Africa to halt a unfolding catastrophe. UNAIDS cites 34 million infected worldwide with Africa hosting two thirds. life expectancy could drop by up to 20 years by 2010. Uganda and Senegal show partial success through condoms and early STI treatment.
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