Fridge Perry returns to life in Aiken with bricks and fishing
Former Chicago Bears lineman William Perry now co-owns a subcontracting business in Aiken with his in laws and spends days laying bricks and fishing on Lake Thurmond. A recent Sports Illustrated cover story and a LegendsDirect.com site spotlight his post NFL life and reflections on his 1985 season. Perry, 37, says he is content with his new life and not chasing past fame.
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Chicago Bears
William
Refrigerator) Perry
Aiken
Sports Illustrated
Perry
Crosby Broadwater
Robert Broadwater
Thimond
Chicago
Clemson University
Aiken High School
Chilli
Sherry
Latavia
Norie
Sherrin
South Carolina keeps influence on GOP nominee selection
A Friday rules committee vote preserves South Carolina’s role in the GOP presidential nomination despite efforts to alter the primary schedule. Leaders warn extended state primaries could dilute state rights while critics argue the current grouping grants too much weight to early states.
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Columbia
Republican Rules Committee
South Carolina
George W. Bush
New Hampshire
Bush
State House
Bob Jones University
South
Iowa
University of Virginia
Larry Sabato
Delaware
Henry McMaster
Swanson Departing for Philadelphia Delegation Bound
Susan Swanson travels to Philadelphia as South Carolina's third alternate delegate to the GOP convention. She will stay in a hotel starting Sunday and attend events beginning that evening, including a Thurmond tribute and a Wednesday breakfast honoring Gov. Bush. The week centers on Bush's nomination and party honors.
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Susan Swanson
Philadelphia
Texas
George W. Bush
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
South Carolina
Gov. Bush
Economic slowdown a no show lifts GDP growth to 5.2 percent
The Commerce Department reports the April to June quarter grew at 5.2 percent, driven by robust business investment and government spending. The strong GDP reading prompts President Clinton to praise the economy's vigor and resilience.
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Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
Clinton
Printing error quarter from South Carolina sparks value talk
Columbia resident James Jordan found a misprinted South Carolina quarter with part of Carolina missing reading South Caro 1788. Experts say most misprints are common, not highly valuable, though rare coins can fetch high prices. Jordan plans to keep the coin as part of his collection. The error likely came from a stamping die and may reflect a wider run before correction. The state quarters program began last year with five new designs each year in state order.
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Columbia
South Carolina
James Jordan
Carolina
Arkansas
George Washington
Bill Gibbs
Coin World Magazine
Sidney
Ohio
Jordan
Kathy Sellers
Carolina Gold & Silver Inc
Mint
United States
S.C
Deaths and Funerals Listings Across South Carolina
Obituaries and funeral notices for John Henry Brown in Aiken and Elizabeth Gadberry Harper in North Augusta, with service details at Green's, Rowland, and George funeral homes respectively. Also listed are Marion Harvey Feagin of Groverville and John Stringfield of Aiken with affiliated funeral homes.
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John Henry Brown
Aiken
Green's Funeral Home
Blackville
Elizabeth Gadberry Harper
North Augusta
Rowland Funeral Home
Marion Harvey Feagin
Groverville
Hatcher Funeral Home, Inc
John Stringfield
George Funeral Homes, Inc
Downtown
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