What Americans think of America in twilight of Obama era
The AP interviewed diverse Americans to gauge views on American greatness amid Obama’s eight years. Many say the United States is at least good or great, but politics and governance are seen as broken or self serving. Names and places highlight broad, individual concerns while consensus points to needed work.
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America
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Hillary Clinton
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U.S
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Barack Obama
United States
Rodney Kimball
West Bethel
Maine
Economic averages hide two Americas in postrecession era
AP examines how national averages mask unequal recovery as pay and wealth flow to the rich. The divide shapes voter sentiment in 2016 presidential campaigns, with workers like Mike Williams feeling left behind despite improving macro figures.
Florida duo charged in Aiken pot bust
Two Miami men Alexis Falcon, 44, and Jose Galvani- Leyva, 24, were arrested in connection with a marijuana seizure valued at about $300,000 in Jackson and Aiken County. They await extradition after being wounded in a shooting that morning. The investigation spanned two states and involved multiple agencies.
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Jackson
GRU
Augusta
Atomic Road
Michael Hunt
Area Deaths Notable Individuals Listed in Obituary Notice
Area deaths list Jacqueline Posey Asbelle of Graniteville Patricia Mae Williams of New Smyrna Beach Florida Catherine Tinsley Durden of Langley Florine Canty of Long Beach California John L Tanks of Ridge Spring Nicky Lanier Cockrell of Aiken Ricky McLeod Jr of Aiken Richard B Pounds of Jackson Deaths and Funerals 6A
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Aiken
Ricky McLeod Jr
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Jackson
Aiken to gain road funds after Haley signs bill
Gov. Nikki Haley signed the roads bill unlocking 2.2 billion in borrowings over 10 years with 200 million annual funding. Rep. Bill Taylor says Aiken County could receive about 84 million for resurfacing five miles of I-20 and 22 structurally deficient bridges locally, plus nearly 400 statewide. Christy Hall notes the move frees funds for bridges and roads. The measure aims to overhaul DOT governance and direct more than 4 billion dollars in total road work.
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Nikki Haley
Bill Taylor
Aiken
Haley
Associated Press
Christy Hall
S.C. Department of Transportation
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