Hussein declares Iraq ready for war amid chemical warhead find
Saddam Hussein urged Iraqis to hold swords high as he vowed to fight the United States and warned enemies would meet death by own action at Baghdad walls. US officials called the discovery of 12 empty chemical warheads troubling while Baghdad contested reported details.
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NAACP Pushes Flag Debate to King Day Events
The NAACP announces the flag issue will headline the 4th annual King Day at the Dome. Rev David Walker of Aiken calls the Confederate Battle Flag a symbol of terror and slavery to be removed. Sanctions against South Carolina, started January 2000, will be pressed by boycotts and cautions to firms considering Palmetto State investment.
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Center marks MLK birthday at Smith-Hazel Center
Young and old filled the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Local dancers performed to celebrate King's work in stamping out racism, with voices from participants stressing unity across colors. The annual event, hosted since 1994 by Betty Gyles, featured music, dance, devotion, and speakers reflecting on King’s message.
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Barrett opens Aiken congressional office in Pendleton Street
Barrett launches his Third District office at 233 Pendleton St NM to serve residents. Ginny Allen and Via Holt join staff in Aiken with weekly satellite offices planned in Edgefield and Saluda. Barrett notes $160,000 investment to upgrade computers and networking for staff in Washington and South Carolina.
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Program's success credited to director Stan wrte
Public Education Partners runs from a small office with a one-person staff led by Executive Director Diane Mangiante. She travels to Aiken County schools, meeting teachers and administrators and calling her work more than a job. Over seven-plus years, Mangiante and her board have awarded or allocated more than $750,000 in grants for varied school projects.
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