Gumbel Says Farewell From Today After 15 Years
Bryant Gumbel ends his 15 year run as Today host with a two hour tribute featuring guests like Muhammad Ali Maya Angelou and tape messages from Hillary Rodham Clinton George Bush and Tom Cruise. The ceremony honors his careful preparation and long career as the show notes promise a bright next chapter.
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Deaths listed on page 3B
Obituary brief notes several deaths including Carrie Doby Williston John Jack B Lawless Aiken Raymond D Scoggins North Augusta Mozelle Adams Samuels Aiken Lillie Glover Mealing North Georgia Baskett Williams North Augusta Shellie Coleman Matheny Johnston with scant details.
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Georgia Cash 8 and Pantasy results for Thursday
Georgia lottery results show Cash 8 winning number 6 5 and Pantasy draw 69 412 17 29 for Thursday. No additional details available from the fragment.
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Gators Clinch First National Title With Poll Victory
The Florida Gators defeated Florida State 52 20 in a Sugar Bowl rematch and were named No 1 in the final Associated Press college football poll. Coach Steve Spurrier praised the team as the nation’s top squad after a dominant 12 1 season.
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Gators tumble in final 6A rankings after Rose Bowl impact
A 67 member 6A panel ranked Ohio State second after beating Arizona State 20 17 in the Rose Bowl while Florida State slipped to third. Ohio State collected one and a half first place votes and 1585 half points. Florida State earned 1529 points and remained in the top five for the 10th straight year.
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Aiken Fans Rally Behind Panthers For Playoff Glory
In Aiken excitement swells as the Panthers chase a first wet playoff appearance. Hibbert Sports reports brisk merchandise sales while Publix Ticketmaster outlet sells 8,500 remaining tickets in minutes via a lottery, leaving many fans disappointed and headed to page 5A for more.
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IRS Sends Holiday Greetings to 65 Million Tax Filers
Washington letter season kicks off with the Internal Revenue Service mailing more than 65 million tax packages. The first official delivery date for 1996 materials arrived Thursday as some postmasters seek to clear warehouses. Filing plans and notices follow as the season unfolds.
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Tax time tips use prior return for current filing
Tax time guidance suggests using last year’s return as a guide with few changes this year. Most tax law changes enacted last year did not take immediate effect. Some procedural changes apply now, including expanded telephone filing for many married couples without dependents and unemployment recipients.
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Changes to forms begin sending to homes this week
The notice outlines few changes planned for this year’s forms mailed to households. It notes eligibility shifts, including broader refund options and direct deposit. The IRS gains authority to deny personal exemptions, with details to be found on page 5A.
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Educators dismiss ebonics debate in local schools
Local teachers and administrators largely refused to comment on the ebonics controversy that emerged from Oakland. Dr. Frank Roberson criticized endorsing non standard English as educationally sound, urging high standards and proper English, while others called ebonics street language suitable only in some settings.
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Teaching ESL Consequences of Ebonics in Local Schools
Education leaders discuss using ebonics in ESL teaching and dialect awareness in South Carolina. Susan Elder opposes handling ebonics in Aiken while Phyllis Gantt supports context specific use, noting regional dialects shape identity. Dr. Nancy Smith compares Oakland to statewide trends, urging standard English in group settings and respect for regional speech.
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Principal Attacked at Kennedy Middle School by Student
George Rogers Kennedy Middle School principal was assaulted by a female junior at 3 p.m. Thursday. The student faces charges of assault and battery and school disturbance. police report notes the suspect became very angry at the time of the incident.
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