From Page 1A to Enabled Life Nancy Knowles Defies Odds
At 13 Nancy Knowles was diagnosed with optic nerve atrophy and now shines as a Westinghouse secretary and community volunteer. She and guide dog Tilly navigate Savannah River Site streets. her parents and councilwoman Susan Giddings praise her resilience and spirit.
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Ms. Knowles
Fran Bush
Tiny
Savannah River
Westinghouse
Tilly
S.C. Commission For the Blind
Gidding’s
Nancy
Russia heads to runoff as Lebed looms large
Russian voters backed Yeltsin with 35 percent and Zyuganov with 32 percent after 69 percent of votes counted in a national runoff race. Lebed captured 14 percent, his backing seen as crucial for either candidate. A runoff was tentatively set for June 30 as officials weigh endorsements and coalition prospects.
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Yeltsin
Zyuganov
Russia
Central Election Commission
Lune
Lebed
Grigory Yavlinsky
Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Krelmin
Defense Ministry
Yelstin
Alexander Shokhin
Mikhail Lapshin
Agrarian Party
Vyacheslav Nikonov
Hall Of Fame Closed For Summer In Aiken
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum has closed for the summer at Hopeland Gardens. Exhibits feature thoroughbred horses trained in Aiken and equine art from around the country. The fall reopening date will be announced.
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Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Hopeland Gardens
Aiken
County Museum Dedicates WWII Quilt to Veterans
The Aiken County Historical Museum unveiled a patriotic WWII quilt presented by the Carolina Pine Quilters. General Robert Cutting chaired the ceremony with Senator Strom Thurmond in attendance, praising the project and veterans. The quilt bears autographs from hundreds of veterans and includes a companion booklet with names and backgrounds.
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Billbengtson
Aiken County
Sen. Strom ‘Thurmond
Makks
Linda Stavio
Margaret Arnett
Carolina Pine Quilters
Walt Joseph
Museum
Sen. Thurmond
Roger Monette
Malachi Sherod
Hugh Bishop
Grace Delaney
Otis Lowe
Bill Sen
Strom Thurmond
Law Keeps Information With Agency For Potential Violence
Officials discuss keeping student records within agencies and the limits of confidentiality laws. Aiken County superintendent Dr Linda Eldridge notes principals lack prior history data and transfers complicate background checks.
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Antu
Helping Hands
Logan
Linda Eldridge
Aiken County
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Ms. Johnson
Aiken Lions Club
Guide Dog Users Inc
Aiken County Help Line
Talatha Baptist Church
Susan Giddings
County Museum
Let
Lenox China
Sandhill Guf
Ifts
Rohe
Ife
SCANA
Sce&g
South Carolina
Dancer Society
Kan Invenak
CSRA
Dona M_ Gels
Alken Mall
Nour
Ineyngral Medal Centre
Cer Society
Rea Carce
Carolane
Whiskey Road
L. Patrick Miller
University Pkny
Clearwater
Belvedere
North Augusta
The
Aiken Standard
Rutland Dr. Aiken, SC
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