Bush Ads Raise Kerry Negatives Amid Tight Re Election Push
President Bush spent nearly eighty million dollars on television ads over three months, aiming to undercut John Kerry. The effort shifted public perception, with Pew showing Kerry’s favored view shrinking to about half and four in ten with unfavorable opinions, undermined by Kerry’s campaign missteps and the candidate’s vote on the 87 billion aid package for Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Annenberg Public Policy Center
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Fire victims rally as two brothers survive Augusta burns
Aiken mother Machelle Walker described the frantic moment as fire consumed a Crosland Park home last month. Firefighters recovered 8 year old James Jenkins and 4 year old Malike Fenner, with James released after surgeries and Malike still hospitalized with third degree burns. James eyes recovery hoping to fish this summer. Malike improving slowly with a tracheotomy set to come out. Both families stay at the Augusta burn center with ongoing treatment ahead.
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Aiken
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Forecast Predicts Heat With Daily Thunderstorms In Aiken
National Weather Service forecaster Tina Morrison says summer heat has arrived with highs near 96 and 90s this week. Rain chances run 20 to 30 percent through Friday with scattered thunderstorms and a cooling cold front expected to bring normal temperatures next week.
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National Weather Service
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Midland Valley counselor retires after 20 years of service
Judy Turner, longtime Midland Valley High School guidance counselor and self proclaimed popcorn queen, retires this week after more than two decades. She valued student connections but notes shifts toward expanded testing and less time with seniors. Rhonda Jensen, a special education aide, will replace her and continue supporting students.
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Midland Valley High School
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