GOP Leaders Back DeLay Amid Gingrich Turmoil
Scarborough on ABC and CNN said DeLay had backing from GOP leadership. Salmon noted the leadership was united and most were in a wait and see stance as Bush tax cuts and the budget moved forward. Paxon resigned after admitting handling mistakes, denying any plan to overthrow Gingrich. Paxon said he is not interested in becoming speaker.
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Scarborough
ABC
CNN
Gingrich
White House
Paxon
Axon
GOP
Newt Gingrich
Bill Paxon
Danny Strikes Baldwin County With Floods and Loss
Leigh Anne Ryals reports widespread damage from the storm in Baldwin County as river flooding rises. Paraplegic Johnny Norris stays in his trailer before leaving as water mounts. Fred Fulford Jr fears losses from 4 foot floodwaters while awaiting relatives. Authorities anticipate river recession today. Two deaths are blamed on the storm, including John Priddy and Lynn Lanier whose sailing voyage ended in tragedy. Lanier’s sister notes his passion for sailing from Texas toward St Thomas.
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Baldwin County
Johnny Norris
Fish River
Fred Fulford Jr
Fulford
Frederic
Alabama
Danny
John Priddy
Lynn Lanier
Phoenix
Lanier
South Padre Island
Texas
St. Thomas
Gulf of Mexico
Aiken County Museum Sees Visitor Leap to 14003
The Aiken County Historical Museum reports 14 003 visitors this year up from 6 019 last year due to special events and exhibits. The upcoming Docents Doings exhibit features works by the volunteer Docent Corps and opens August 5. Hours are 9 4 30 Tuesday to Friday and 2 5 Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
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Aiken County
Elvis impact fuels Mississippi academic's Elvis conference tale
Vernon Chadwick, a Southern boy in a Northern world, found meaning in Elvis Presley during an Oxford University talk on August 16, 1977. The King’s legacy shaped his career though critics mocked the Elvis conferences, he lost his job yet persists, celebrated by supporters like William Ferris of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Elvis’s enduring fame continues with new releases and repackaged recordings fueling record sales.
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Dartmouth
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University of Mississippi
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Aiken Chamber Cheers Regional Finalist News
Sylvia Kennerly of the Aiken Chamber notes regional finalist status as June Murff and the chamber leadership express pride. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh praises the effort and thanks the painters and chamber staff after the All America City recognition.
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Sylvia Kennerly
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
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Phone theft and fraud tactics warn of high cellular charges
Evans notes customers show usage patterns after months on Alltel service while Maj. Hardt of the Aiken Public Safety CIU explains criminals may steal a phone from a car and run up bills until the owner reports theft. Thieves often discard the device after service is cut off, with bills reaching thousands. Remove phones from cars or hide them to deter theft.
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