Merger Could Determine Future Of Aiken Regional Hospital
A federal agency's February 10 review may shape ownership of Aiken Regional Medical Centers as HCA and Columbia Healthcare pursue a merger. FTC scrutiny targets potential monopoly in the Aiken Augusta market and may require sale to preserve competition at Augusta Regional Medical Center.
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Jesse G
Mickey) Smith
Smith
Tent City Shelters Homeless After Major Earthquake
In Los Angeles, thousands homeless seek shelter in improvised tent cities as the federal government launches the largest urban relief effort in U.S. history. FEMA and housing officials say applications are being processed at disaster centers, with lines turning orderly and weary residents awaiting aid while aftershocks threaten their shelters.
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Northa Fashion Center
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Henry Cisneros
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McWee pleads for mercy in South Carolina murder case
Jerry McWee, 41, faced the death penalty after being found guilty of armed robbery and the fatal shooting of John Perry at the 19 Corner Shop. In closing, McWee asked for the court’s mercy and forgiveness as jurors deliberated on life or death, while his attorney urged life imprisonment.
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John Perry
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George W. Scott
Ister
MeeWee
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Jim Huff
Jerry
Huff
David D. Willis
Local Front Page Highlights And Live TV Guide
Fragmentary text shows a local calendar and listings for bridge, classifieds, crossword, Dear Abby, horoscope, and Sunday morning television. Weather notes and entertainment items appear in brief form with scattered illegible characters.
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Dear Abby
Call 648 2311 With News Ideas
Readers are invited to share news tips and story ideas by calling 648 2311, enabling local coverage of upcoming events and community concerns.
Deaths List Noted From multiple South Carolina towns
Obituary notices list Joe R. Norris of Clearwater Thelma C. Roach of Williston Oscar Howington of North Augusta Frampton Gregory of Windsor and Sylvia Schwartz of Aiken.
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Joe R. Norris
Clearwater
Thelma C. Roach
Williston
Oscar Howington
North Augusta
Frampton Gregory
Windsor
Sylvia Schwartz
Aiken
County Roads Top Council Goal In Annual Session
Aiken County officials focused on road funding at Misty Lake club session. The Transportation Committee draws scrutiny after a court ruling limited legislative control of paving priorities. Council members pressed for more state funds to pave rural roads and connect EMS routes.
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Misty Lake
Aiken County
County Transportation Committee
Transportation Committee
Supreme Court
Rawls
McKenzie
Bill Shepherd
Americans Split Over Clinton Health Plan Support and Doubt
A new Associated Press poll finds a majority favor Clinton health reform while doubting benefit clarity and Congressional approval this year. Twenty percent see universal coverage as very likely, 33 percent somewhat likely, and 56 percent not likely.
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