Oklahoma Wins Unanimous No 1 AP Poll After Orange Bowl Victory
Oklahoma Sooners finish 13 0 and undefeated with 132 victory over Florida State in the Orange Bowl earning all 71 first place votes in the final AP poll. Miami, Washington, Oregon State and Florida State round out the top five as Clemson and Notre Dame fall further after bowl results.
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Thurmond Jr. favored for South Carolina US attorney
State party leaders of both parties endorse Strom Thurmond Jr. as potential US attorney for South Carolina. Senate confirmation would be required and the nomination would come from Sen. Strom Thurmond, with rivals including Charleston attorney Robert Belcher noted as unlikely. The job pays $118,400 and current attorney is J. Rene Josey.
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Hodges budget proposes 345 million for buses and buildings
Gov. Hodges unveils a 5.8 billion executive budget proposing borrowing 345 million for school buses and college projects but faces constitutional limits. State Treasurer Grady Patterson, a fellow Democrat, cautions about debt caps while House Chairman Harrell notes the plans are worthwhile yet may exceed authorization.
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ATC Faces $300,000 Water Damage At Tech Center
Aiken Technical College President Dr Susan Graham says the new Dale Helon Information Technology Center suffered about 300000 in water damage after a ruptured cooling unit pipe flooded the 40000 square foot facility over the holidays. An independent engineer has been brought in to determine the cause.
Pine Log Road widening near completion in Aiken
South Carolina Department of Transportation reports Pine Log Road widening from two to four lanes with a turning lane near US 78. Relocations caused delays. completion now eyed by year end. Work includes curb, gutter, drainage, and a raised crossing to improve visibility. Bypass plans with University Parkway and others await right of way. bids could open next spring or summer.
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