Economy Picture Brighter After May Indicator Rise
The Commerce Department reports the Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 0.6 percent in May, marking the fifth straight gain. Five of 11 indicators advanced while six declined, suggesting the economy may avoid stalling later this year though mixed signals persist amid recent weakness in other reports. Some analysts see conditions improving and expect a sustained, though slower, recovery.
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Court upholds abortion law provisions in Ania statute
In Pennuglv the court sustains parts of the antiabortion statute requiring women be informed of fetal development and alternatives. Unmarried minors under 18 must have parental consent or state judge permission. The ruling notes husbands must be informed in most cases but calls for nationwide debate on the issue.
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Court Ruling Draws Praise and Condemnation
A Supreme Court decision reaffirming but weakening abortion protections drew mixed reactions locally. Rep. Thomas Huff called it a good, reasonable ruling guiding state dialogue. Aiken activist Eric Radford praised the wording, while Irene Rudnick criticized it as aligned with Bush appointees and vowed to defend a woman’s bodily control.
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Abortion foes see ray of hope after Supreme Court ruling
South Carolina abortion opponents praise the high court decision for allowing states to restrict access while not overturning Roe v Wade. Brenda Hucks calls it a optimism window, noting it could lead to stricter laws nationally. Inez Tenenbaum says the ruling reaffirms Roe, but SC lawmakers may push Pennsylvania style limits amid controversy. Candy Kern warns it pressures women to carry pregnancies, and Efia Nwangaza pledges ongoing resistance and resource mobilization.
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Citizens For Life
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Hucks
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Candy Kern
Asthma Drug Tied to Death of Young Boy with Chicken Pox
Christopher Chinnes was diagnosed with asthma at eight and died at twelve two weeks after a severe attack requiring hospitalization. Corticosteroid treatment likely suppressed his immune system allowing chicken pox to become fatal. His mother Rebecca Cole of Jacksonville North Carolina campaigns for warnings and FDA labeling updates. The case prompted FDA to urge corticosteroid makers to add infection risk warnings for immune-suppressing therapy.
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Rebecca Cole
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Food and Drug Administration
Community Call Line for News Tips
Local readers can share story ideas by calling 648-2311. The note invites tips and information from the public to help cover upcoming events and issues in the community.
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Blackville
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North Augusta
Annie Faircloth
Langley
Helen Goodwin
Belvedere
Katherine W. Haywood
Joe Walker
Aiken Lee
Rollerblading Brings New Sport to Aiken
Aiken residents adopt inline skating as a growing pastime as parking lots fill with skaters. Retailer Aiken Sporting Goods offers skates priced at 64.95 while fans cite fitness and freedom as key appeals.
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Aiken Sporting Goods
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Pothole could lead to court in New Jersey case
New Jersey Supreme Court rules public workers can be sued individually for road repairs. Eddie Chatman injured in 1986 when a Camden pothole caused a truck door to strike him. The ruling allows a trial to determine whether employees or city fault led to the dangerous condition.
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