Thurmond's son seeks U S attorney post in SC
The elder son of Sen Strom Thurmond, 28 year old J Strom Thurmond Jr., says he is ready to tackle drug crime and violence as South Carolina's next U S attorney. He discussed the bid with his father and notes endorsements from party leaders.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Seven Hurt In Wreck At North Augusta Intersection
Seven people were injured when a Ford truck driven by Roy Butler collided with a Chevrolet mini van driven by Patrick Michealsick at the US 25 and I 20 Exit 5 offramp in North Augusta. Butler reportedly ran a traffic signal. the minivan rolled onto its side. Charges pending as investigation continues.
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Author finds ideal life in Aiken new home
David Vine and his wife Mar Lee relocated from Princeton New Jersey to Aiken after visiting several times over six months. He praises the slower pace, reduced traffic, no parking meters, and the city’s conservative Christian orientation, saying life in Aiken is a better quality.
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Virginia
Florida
Vine
Princeton
New questions about Linda Chavez emerge
President elect Bush pushes policy planning while facing Senate scrutiny over Linda Chavez’s aid to a Guatemalan woman living in Chavez’s Maryland home in the early 1990s. The woman Marta Mercado says Chavez provided housing and small cash gifts and acknowledged unclear employment status. Bush aides confirm core details as confirmation hearings approach.
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Deaths and Funerals Notice Highlights Local Services
A list of recent deaths and funeral details includes George J Cannell of Warrenville cremation through Memorial Society. Mary Carvalho of Aiken cremation at Shelhouse Funeral Home. Angel Garcia of Aiken services at George Funeral Homes Downtown Chapel. Willene Hancock of Graniteville at Hatcher Funeral Home. Perrin Philip Herrin of Aiken at Shethouse Funeral Home. Marguerite deBree Taylor Prescott of Aiken at George Funeral Homes. Paul Phillips White of Columbia at Folk Funeral Home.
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South Carolina
Cremation and Memorial Society
Mary Carvalho
Aiken
Shelhouse Funeral Home
Rainfall fails to ease local drought despite brief downpour
The first rainfall in weeks, 1.61 inches so far, did little to relieve drought. Meteorologist Allen Weber notes ground water remains low as no rain is expected soon. Colder air arrives with lows near 33 and 16 and highs in the 40s and 50s for the next days, keeping temperatures steady through the week.
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