Historian reflects on King and a simple truth
Wayne O Bryan a North Augusta historian grew up in Charleston during the civil rights era and recalls his great grandmother Fannie Rutherford Greenwood Quarles guiding his learning She recalls her 40 years in education and influenced his sense of history Through early memories of Emanuel AME Church and Charleston County Hall King’s presence shaped his view that the simple truth carries power He emphasizes teachable moments and lasting history in the civil rights story Page 8A HISTORY
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Local doctor warns flu season may yet arrive
Dr. Gerald Gordon of Internal Medicine Associates of Aiken warns an influenza outbreak could still come this season. He notes flu peaks in February or March and urges precautions amid rising statewide and national flu activity. Nine flu related deaths and 200 hospitalizations have been reported in South Carolina since October.
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Aiken County and City Offices Closed for MLK Day
Aiken County offices and North Augusta City offices are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The United States Post Office and county landfill drop offs follow suit with residential routes delayed by one day. County schools close, and garbage/recycling collection is one day late all week.
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Area Deaths and Obituaries Noted for Local Readers
The page lists deaths of Marion B. Demons Sr. in North Augusta Drayton Wyatt Mims of Clarks Hill Lily Slater Collins in Augusta and Theodore Jacob Meyer Jr. of Greenwood. Funeral listings appear under Deaths and Funerals with other sections including Classifieds and Comics.
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Augusta
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Greenwood
Clinton Sanders clash over guns and health care
Clinton and Sanders spar over gun control and Wall Street during a heated Charleston debate. The last Democratic showdown before voting starts in two weeks, with Iowa and New Hampshire polls tightening as both vie to shape the future of health care in America. Clinton criticized Sanders for voting repeatedly.
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Cruz Campaign Targets New Hampshire Voters in Five Day Swing
Ted Cruz opened a five day tour in New Hampshire drawing hundreds at a packed pasta restaurant as he pushes a pro gun anti establishment platform. He frames contrast with rivals and outlines plans to rally religious conservatives and libertarians for a stronger finish in the February 9 primary.
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