Best Doctors deluged by 60 Minutes boost for Aiken firm
Sun evening feature on Best Doctors in America drew worldwide interest to the Aiken operation founded by Steve Naifeh and Greg Smith. The duo, Pulitzer winners, expanded the firm and publishing venture. phone lines rang as producers expected about 20 000 calls. They stress they offer information and guidance, not a cure, as Morley Safer filmed in 60 Minutes coverage.
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Storm damages South Carolina mobile homes and injuries rise
A heavy storm front swept across South Carolina bringing high winds and heavy rains. Four people were injured in Easley area as several mobile homes were destroyed or damaged. Downed trees and power lines were reported in Camden Lugoff and Cher shaw. Forecasters warned of more thunderstorms and heavy rainfall likely today with street flooding in poor drainage zones. National Weather Service crews in Greer were assessing if a tornado touched down in Easley.
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Political change of face in South Carolina
Earle E. Morris Jr. retires as South Carolina comptroller general after nearly five decades in public life. The 69-year-old Democrat, elected to the House in 1951 and elevated to comptroller in 1976, cites not wanting to stay on too long. Morris praised by party leaders as a living legend, while Republican Sen. John Courson announced he would seek the post in 1998 amid a field including Rep. Billy Bean and Sen. Ernie Passailaigue.
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Local Readers Named in Community Directory List
A roster of residents appears with names including Ben E. Day, Aiken. Carrie Lou Jones, Clearwater. Delma Wood, Batesbury. Janieth Kristina Wise, Arlington. Algie Randall, Trenton. Addison B. LeBoutillier, Aiken. The list reflects the county’s current community roll.
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Aiken
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Clearwater
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Batesbury
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Kristina Wise
Arlington, Va
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Trenton
Addison B. LeBoutillier
Land expansion planned by Aiken Technical College
ATC has purchased 182 wooded acres bordering the campus, tripling its size north and west toward Connector Road. President Dr. Kathy Noble says the annexation enables future growth including an information technology center, science and health building, advanced manufacturing center, and business services building, with new parking to ease shortages and improve safety at the campus with only one current exit.
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Nielsen sets news conference on reelection bid
Republican state Education Superintendent Barbara Nielsen announced a Friday news conference at which she is expected to say she will not seek reelection. Former higher education Commissioner Fred Sheheen, a potential Democrat candidate, said he had been told Nielsen would make the move.
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Cellular phones distract drivers warn experts
Washington report details how drivers juggle meals phones laptops navigation and tapes while behind the wheel. Dr Ricardo Martinez head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites crashes linked to inattention and notes technology like laptops and onboard systems increasing risk. The agency study warns that driving is becoming a home and office extension with dangerous distractions.
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