Mixed reactions in SC over Bush Iraq address
South Carolina lawmakers reacted differently to President Bush’s call to boost troops in Iraq. Sen. Lindsey Graham supported the outcome of Iraq in the broader War on Terror, while Rep. John Spratt and Rep. Gresham Barrett criticized budget timing and outlays and urged careful balance of military needs with fiscal constraints. Rep. Jim DeMint urged a winning strategy for victory and regional stability.
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Congressman backs Bush in war effort and Iraq progress
Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina expresses support for President Bush and the war on terror. He cites the need for Iraqi government strides and faster training of Iraqi security forces to bring U.S. troops home sooner.
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Area 3 Spelling Bee winners head to district contest
Kaitlynn Haney of Jefferson Elementary and Kenneth Glenn of LBC Middle School took first and second in Area 3 to qualify for the Aiken County District Spelling Bee. Ten finalists compete January 30 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Center for the Arts.
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Jefferson Elementary
Kenneth Glenn
LBC
Aiken County
Washington Center For the Arts
Kadi Dunbar
Schofield Middle School
Amanda Yaun
Aiken
Kaylyn Middleton
Paul Knox
Chelsea Gailliard
North Augusta
Ashli Davis
Nicole Brennan
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Rhett Allen
Jackson
Jodeci Johnson
New Ellenton
Daniel Berry
J.D. Lever
William Harris
Will Hardy
Byrd
Quaeshambre Holmes
Busbee
Monica Hood
Redcliffe
Michele Conner
Washington Group International
Aiken Standard
Washington Group
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Kenneth
Kaitlynn
Wikipedia
Rob Novit
Area 3
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Midland Valley Chamber elects Al McKay as chairman
Al McKay of McKay Financial Services in Aiken was elected chairman of the Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce for 2007 2008. He led his first meeting Jan 10 succeeding Debra Atkinson of Cytec Industries. Meetings are at noon on the second Wednesday monthly at Bobbys BBQ with a luncheon and speaker. The Gloria Busch Johnson Celebrity Golf Tournament is held each September. For membership information contact McKay 643 8558 or the Chamber office 593 3030.
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Aiken
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Sstone
Aikenstandard
String of thefts targets Aiken businesses
Police investigate a series of burglaries linked to Derrick Equipment Holley Tractor and the Dinner Bell Restaurant in Aiken. From January 15 to 19 thieves cut fences and stole five riding lawn mowers valued at about 25 000 dollars and two Kubota utility vehicles plus meat and supplies, totaling more than 50 000 dollars.
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Aiken
Aiken County
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Josh Brown
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Brian Derrick
Authorities seek tips on local crimes and stolen equipment
Investigators urge anyone with information to contact J D Sanders at the Aiken County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers of the Midlands. Rewards of 50 to 1000 dollars are available for anonymous tips. Sellers are urged to verify serial numbers on John Deere equipment to avoid stolen goods.
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Aiken County
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Gymnastics Signups Open for Kids at Gregg Park
Gymnastics for children ages 4 to 13 runs Mondays at Gregg Park Civic Center from 6 to 7 PM. Registration costs $10. monthly fees are $30 for one child, $50 for two, or $75 for three. Call 803 663 7552 for details.
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