Obama urges voters to elect Hillary at Democratic convention
President Barack Obama urged Americans to back Hillary Clinton for the White House, casting her as a beacon of optimism and cautioning against Donald Trump’s “deeply pessimistic vision.” He vowed Clinton’s readiness to finish his unfinished work and said the nation is already great and strong. Tim Kaine introduced himself as a strong foil to Trump, mocking his “Believe me” promises to the cheering DNC delegates in Philadelphia.
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Merchants gear for state sales tax holiday in two weekends
Pitter Potter on Laurens Street gears up as South Carolina and Georgia prepare sales tax holidays. The SC event runs Aug 7 to Aug 9 with tax exempt clothing, school supplies and computers. Catherine Gouge, manager, expects a strong back to school rush.
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Area Deaths Patricia Cook Goodwin Turner Anderson
Obituary notice lists Patricia A. Pat Cook Doris L. Goodwin Malena Turner Anderson Ruth B. Zimmerman and Gretchen Joan McClelland among area deaths and funerals. Indicates services and locations in Aiken Warrenville Wagener as regional context.
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Glass tech from New Ellenton aids cancer and counterfeit work
In New Ellenton the Applied Research Center uses glass microspheres for anti-counterfeit measures and cancer drug delivery. Dr. George Wicks helped develop the technology, while President Fred Humes notes the center’s scanning electron microscope leads Southeast capabilities and partnerships with Savannah River National Laboratory for further research.
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