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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2003
Page
1
Neighbors watched as flames engulfed a Congaree Avenue house Sunday evening. Firefighters reported no residents trapped but rescued several pets including a cat needing oxygen treatment. The roof collapsed as the fire intensified prompting concern for a family with young twins.
In the 34 years since Martin Luther King Jr. death, activists urge not to rely on one charismatic figure. Coretta Scott King says the aim is for people to follow his teachings and improve humanity. King's eldest son calls for proactive action addressing black community issues like health care costs inequality and the erosion of affirmative action.
In Greenville South Carolina Rev Al Sharpton spent Martin Luther King Jr Day urging removal of the Confederate flag from State House grounds He announced plans to form an exploratory committee for a 2004 presidential bid while addressing about 400 at Tabernacle Baptist Church He contrasted himself with other Democratic hopefuls noting they all seem to offer similar rhetoric with no clear difference The crowded field includes John Edwards John Kerry Joe Lieberman Dick Gephardt and Howard Dean with Bob Graham and Gary Hart considering runs February 3 2004 marks South Carolinas first in nation Democratic primary
A page 4A note highlights efforts to mobilize Black voters, aiming to boost turnout and influence in upcoming presidential contests. Community organizers, Democratic party figures, and local leaders emphasize outreach, registration drives, and inclusive messaging to engage marginalized voters.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety searches for a white male in his mid 20s with dark hair who robbed the Amoco at Silver Bluff and Pine Log Road early Sunday, escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash. The incident occurred about 6 15 a.m. and the suspect brandished a knife.
Former Aiken resident Anastasia Williams and her fiancé won an all expense paid wedding and honeymoon from KISS 99.9 in Portland Maine. They learned of the prize after an essay contest and have nine days to plan the ceremony announced across the airwaves.
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