Senator Ford appeals to video poker operators for campaign funds
South Carolina State Senator Robert Ford urged video gambling machine owners to donate to his political action committee to influence the November 2 referendum. In a confidential letter he warned operators of consequences if they do not contribute, seeking $100,000 for radio ads and events across 46 counties. He pledged to campaign full time, aiming to secure about 300,000 votes.
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Charleston
Robert Ford
Ford
South Carolina
Graham bill to protect fetuses faces criticism
Rep. Lindsey Graham proposes a federal measure to grant unborn children rights in court, enabling prosecutors to charge those who harm an unborn child. Critics say the bill is unworkable and an abortion rights setback, while Democrats accuse leaders of pushing it through.
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Washington
South Carolina
Lindsey Graham
South Aiken hit by power outage
South Aiken experienced a south side power outage affecting many businesses homes and apartments for several hours late Wednesday afternoon. Officials from South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. had not confirmed the cause. Some motorists reported various issues as the outage persisted.
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South Side
Aiken
South Carolina Electric and Gas Co
Accused shooter to testify in court today in Aiken case
Nathan Mead’s neighbor Adams faces murder charges for firing into a pickup in Warrenville on January 4, 1998. Key witnesses include law enforcement, forensics experts, and teens. Autwell and Smith dispute party claims as Adams denies targeting anyone and grows nervous after learning Bradley’s hospital status.
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John Brian Adams
Adams
Warrenville
Autwell
Nathan Mead
Crystal Smith
Charles Cain
Bradley
Computer Kids Camp Opens Learning Doors at USCA Aiken
Young students from Augusta and Jackson join the University of South Carolina Aiken continuing education program in a Kids in College session. Tiffany Adams, 9, and sister Jenny, 8, explore typing and making a personal web page under instructor Kim Fralick. Nathan Allen, 13, attends Chem Mysteries, enjoying hands on experiments and new topics beyond regular school.
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University of South Carolina Aiken
Usca Office of Continuing Education
Augusta
Tiffany Adams
Jenny
Kim
Nathan Allen
Jackson
Kennedy buried at sea in Kennedy funeral on Cape Cod
The Kennedy family boarded a Coast Guard cutter near Woods Hole to scatter the cremated remains of John F Kennedy Jr his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and sister-in-law Lauren Bessette off Martha s Vineyard after the crash that killed them. Navy assistance was approved by Defense Secretary William Cohen with two Navy chaplains and a civilian priest officiating. Divers recovered the bodies off Martha s Vineyard as mourners included Caroline Kennedy Sen Edward M Kennedy Maria Shriver and William Kennedy Smith. The ceremony followed a five day vigil and autopsies before the cremains were sent to Cape Cod.
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Kennedy
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John F Kennedy Jr
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Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
Lauren Bessette
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Woods Hole
Caroline Kennedy
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Maria Shriver
William Kennedy Smith
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Ann Freeman
Richard Freeman
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Lisa Ann Bessette
Bruce Fisher
Defense
William Cohen
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Edward Jr
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