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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2002
Page
1
Charleston report notes Sen. Fritz Hollings born January 1, 1922, reaches age 80 on Tuesday. The junior senator marks the end of an eventful year and is described as 19 years younger than Sen. Strom Thurmond. Page 7A.
Michael Bloomberg takes the oath as New York City's new mayor after Rudolph Giuliani administers the ceremony. The swearing in marks the end of Giuliani's term and the start of Bloomberg's administration in 2002.
Obituary notices from 5A list deaths including Donnie O Neal Lucas Sr Wiliston Elliott W Jackson New Ellenton Dorothy Dixon Haywood Warrenvile with brief identifiers. The clipped notice provides names and status without full biographical details.
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Aiken County lawmakers prepare for the new South Carolina General Assembly with a focus on a tight budget. Senators Moore and Setzler and Rep. Smith warn of a difficult year as prior revenue shortfalls forced agency cuts and a February mid year cut is planned. Education and health care top their priorities.
The National Weather Service in Columbia warns Aiken could see snow and ice starting Wednesday afternoon with temperatures in the mid 30s and a mix of sleet or rain overnight. Low 30s to high 20s expected, with Weather Channel and CNN Weather agreeing. The Salvation Army opened an emergency shelter at 604 Park for those in need.
Kabul reports indicate U S forces launched a mission to capture Mullah Mohammed Omar, the Taliban's elusive leader, probably in the rugged mountains northwest of Kandahar. Karzai confirmed the operation to the AP, while Pentagon officials declined comment.
Parents may invest up to 11000 dollars yearly into a college savings plan run through the State Treasurer to benefit children with tax benefits on up to five years of contributions. The plan offers at least 13 investment options and is more flexible than the LIFE prepaid program. A second law introduces a new sheriff badge design featuring a five or six pointed star with the state seal for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
The South Carolina Education Lottery’s numbers games will not begin in March as planned. Scientific Games Inc, contracted to run the games, says it will not be ready until possibly May. Scratch-off sales remain on schedule for Monday at 6 a.m.
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