Waldrop Switches to Republican Party in South Carolina
In Columbia AP report Representative David Waldrop says he will join the GOP, citing alignment with Republican ideas and denying any deals. Waldrop chaired the House medical affairs committee from 1990 to 1994, and the switch gives Republicans 63 seats but does not change committee leadership. In Greenville AP coverage, City Council weighs a cellular tower ordinance limiting height and location with landscaping rules and hedges around security fences to shield neighbors and support growth.
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Columbia
Newberry
David Waldrop
Greenville
Elizabeth Gower
Lexington County escapee captured in Gaston
Deputies captured Dennis Evan Dykes, 19, at his Gaston home after he escaped Lexington County Detention Center. Dykes slipped from a line of inmates after the evening meal and cleared a perimeter fence. He had been held on grand larceny and breaking into an automobile charges with a $7,000 bond since December 12.
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Lexington
Lexington County
Dennis Evan Dykes
Gaston
James Metts Dykes
Metts
Obituary notices for several individuals on page 7A
Death notices list John Henry Brown of Washington D C Earl L Carter of Greenwood Sylvia Cling of Snelling Taft Jenkins Jr of Delray Beach Fla Ruth Outts of Edgefield and Fannie Mae Wilson of Ward with brief notices in the 7A obituary section.
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John Henry Brown
Washington, D.C
Earl L. Carter
Greenwood
Sylvia Cling
Snelling
Taft Jenkins Jr
Delray Beach, Fla
Ruth Outts
Edgefield
Fannie Mae Wilson
Ward
Snow Possibility Dims As Winter Warns
Forecasters say a slight chance of snow tonight near Augusta with a low around 30. No accumulation expected. precipitation likely to stay south and mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of light rain mixed with sleet or snow. The last December snow in Aiken County was in 1993. Temperature to rise to the upper 40s then fall below freezing.
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National Weather Service
Augusta
NWS
Vincent Papel
Papel
Aiken County
Weather Service
What Chicken Curse Ends as Gamecocks Land in Columbia
South Carolina celebrates its first postseason victory after 102 years with a 24-21 win over West Virginia. More than 1,000 fans greet the victorious Gamecocks at the airport, cheering as the team arrives after the bowl win. Coach Brad Scott credits the hard work and thanks loyal supporters for their patience.
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Columbia
South Carolina
West Virginia
Gamecocks
Brad Scott
Wltx TV
Holidays End On Cheerful Back-To-Work Mood
Workers return to routines after holidays with some embracing work and others reluctant. Pansy Brown of Smithkline Beecham says going back to the 9 to 5 helps avoid overeating. Danny Shaw notes cheerful Aiken Elementary students and seven new faces adjusting to school life.
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Pansy Brown
Human Resources Department
Smithkline Beecham
Ms. Brown
Danny Shaw
Aiken Elementary School
Welfare rolls shrink as Upstate economy strengthens in South Carolina
State data show more than 6 000 people left income support and over 9 000 exited food stamps statewide by November while Upstate counties like Anderson Greenville and Oconee report declines. Unemployment in Anderson for the first ten months of 1994 fell to 5 7 percent from 5 8 and 6 2 previously. Public assistance payouts through October totaled about 175 million, with county allocations dropping accordingly.
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Matheus
DSS
Anderson County
Greenville
Richland
Charleston
Abbeville County
Greenwood
Oconee
Gingrich warns Democrats not to become the party that says no
Washington Republicans prepare to take control of Congress as Newt Gingrich predicts Democrats will not simply say no. He argues Democrats must offer plans for America while Republicans push to curb programs and shift power to states. Clinton navigates a GOP-led era with a 53-47 Senate majority.
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Washington
Congress
Newt Gingrich
America
Gingrich
C-Span
Clinton
GOP
Senate
Nations Build Early Warning System For New Meningitis Strain
A new meningitis strain spread from Norway to Spain and Cuba before reaching the United States. The government plans regional detection offices to identify exotic germs early and prevent outbreaks.
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Washington
Norway
Spain
Cuba
Brazil
Oregon
Deadly Diseases Outbreaks Highlight Preparedness Needs
Dr. David Fleming Oregon's state epidemiologist warns the country is unprepared for new emerging pathogens. He emphasizes the need for regional centers to stay ahead in a global health war as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention begins action.
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David Fleming
Oregon
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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