Wal-Mart poised to topple Exxon Mobil as world largest company
Forty years after Sam Walton opened Wal-Mart in Arkansas the 4,150 store chain nears overtaking Exxon Mobil as the globe’s biggest company with projected 2001 revenue over 220 billion dollars. Fortune’s list will rank Wal-Mart No. 1.
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Plan to replace aging South Carolina school buses with lottery funds
Peeler proposes using first six months lottery proceeds as one-time money to fund a 12 year replacement plan for aging buses. With 1,600 buses needed, cost about 15 million dollars, aiming to restore a 10 to 12 year cycle. Area 3 transportation supervisor Donna Roach notes 29 buses, many from 1980s models, and calls for funding to secure parts and buy replacements.
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Arrests connect escort service owner to missing teen case
Richmond County authorities say Steven Barnes, owner of AA Angels Escort Service, and Charlene Thatcher were arrested with Barnes's brother for kidnapping and aggravated assault of a teenager linked to the outfit. Barnes was a suspect in Sturrup's disappearance as arrests followed the shutdown of the illegal escort operation. Edgefield County officials anticipate further charges across state lines.
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Hydrogen fuel partnership expands USC WSRC research efforts
USC engineers led by Dr. Ralph White and Dr. John Van Zee advance hydrogen fuel research with plans for a dedicated fuel cell center. WSRC will collaborate to apply hydrogen technology to defense, transportation, and non defense uses, leveraging SRS expertise.
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DOE faces delays on plutonium shipments and MOx project timelines
Hodges warns against premature celebration as Rocky Flats shipments loom uncertain. DOE spokesman Joe Davis says no 30 day notice for plutonium shipments has begun and shipments are not yet imminent. Hodges seeks briefing on timetables and continued funding through project completion with 2007 start for processing and 2003 2004 construction milestones. DOE abandons plans to encase weapons-grade plutonium in glass, saving about 2 billion dollars.
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Missing Florida teen sought by Aiken authorities
Aiken County deputies are seeking Jessica Lynn Patrick, 15, of Kissimmee, Florida. She was last seen in July 2001 after leaving home on July 17 and may be with a man and three children. She is a white female, 5 feet 4 inches, 140 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a striped turtleneck and blue jeans. Call (800) 922-9709 or Crime Stoppers at (866) 88-CRIME with information.
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Kissimmee
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