Hostages Freed in Ethiopia Return of French Crew
A five man French air force crew abducted while delivering famine relief to Korem was released and arrived in Addis Ababa. Doctors Without Borders said four medical workers vacationing in Lalibela were not hostages.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Doctors Without Borders
Lalibela
Antoine Crouan
Associated Press
Paris
Crouan
Korem
France
Jose Paoli
Wollo
Djibouti
Africa
French Foreign Legion
Connec
Horn of Africa
Hard-hit South Carolina farmers face debt crisis and slow recovery
Farmers describe severe strain from mounting debt and low prices. Wrenn Bagley of the Federal Land Bank warns the agricultural base is being devastated while lenders offer aid. The Rural Advancement Fund notes entry for new farmers into the Carolinas is nearly impossible as 28,000 South Carolina farms remain, with many auctions looming. Rep. debt-relief moves in Congress could worsen prices and force more farmers out. Laney in Cheraw and West in Moncks Corner report ongoing financial pressure and closures, as the South Carolina Agriculture Commission notes widespread hardship across communities.
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Hampton
Wrenn Bagley
Federal Land Bank
Columbia
Bagley
Rural Advancement Fund
Carolinas
South Carolina
U.S. House
Clemson University
Mike Hammig
Laney
Cheraw
Moncks Corner
Carlysle West
Laurie Lawson
South Carolina Agriculture Commission
Calendar of community meetings and health clinics listing
Today and Tuesday events include 4 p.m. sessions at North Augusta 4 H Electric Club and Body Dynamics, 5:30 p.m. at H Odell Weeks Center, 7 p.m. Lions Club and Kalmia Toastmasters, 7:30 p.m. various town councils and clubs. Tuesday features early morning gatherings, health clinics at Aiken County Health Department, Thoroughbred Hall of Fame events, senior and wellness programs, and numerous support groups around Aiken and North Augusta with contact details for notices to be sent to the Aiken Standard.
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North Augusta
North Augusta Recreation Center
Body Dynamics
H. Odell Weeks Center
Aiken Lions Club
Western Sizzlin
Kalmia Toastmasters Club
Ryans Family
Whiskey Road
Aiken County Rescue Squad
Wagener Town Council
North Augusta City
Wagener Town
First Presbyterian Church
Aiken’s
Palmer
Ramada Inn
Aiken County
Aiken County Historical Museum
Newberry St
S&s
Ambucs
Western Steer
Al-Anon Group
Linden St
Agricultural Services Center
Overeaters Anonymous
Redds Branch
Aiken
Belvedere United Methodist
A.A. Aiken Central Group
Ryan Hennings
Aiken Standard
P.O. Box
A.C
Thundershowers Likely Across Regions With Varied Temperatures
Weather forecast outlines thundershowers for South Carolina lakes with 40 percent tonight and 60 percent tomorrow. highs in the 70s, with southeast winds at 15 mph shifting to northwest 10 to 15 mph. Mountains Midlands and Coast expect showers, clearing periods, and highs in the 60s to 70s. Atlanta Asheville Charleston Columbia Savannah Jacksonville readings included.
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South Carolina
Mountains
Midlands
Coast
Atlanta
Asheville
Charleston
Columbia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Sunbelt job growth forecast widens in next two years
The planning association projects Future Jobs in Sunbelt will rise year or two ahead while New England improves. Houston remains the largest expected gainer though growth slows. Anaheim Santa Ana region likely adds over a million jobs, with four other Texas communities also set for sizable gains.
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New England
Houston
Nity
Anaheim-Santa Ana
Calif
Planning Association
Texas
Severe Winter Storm Tears Across Plains
A wind whipped winter storm dumped up to 20 inches of snow in the northern Plains and caused road closures as drifts reached rooftop levels. Tornadoes hit an Oklahoma mobile home park injuring up to 19. Minnesota saw up to 11 inches. Gov Janklow closed 180 miles of I 90 in South Dakota and warned motorists to stay off the roads.
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Oklahoma
Nebraska
Minnesota
National Weather Service
Dean Nesley
Twin Cities
Utah
Wisconsin
Montana
Dakotas
Rockies
Kansas
Iowa
Michigan
New Mexico
Texas
Oregon
California
South Dakota
Huron
Faulkton
Faith
Spring Flowers Brace for Mild Raleigh Area Outlook
The National Weather Service forecasts a warm, wet spring for the Raleigh Durham region with above normal temperatures and rainfall. Hort culture expert George R. Hughes says light freezing may occur but should not harm spring blooms. covering bulbs can protect them if a cold snap returns.
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National Weather Service
George R. Hughes
North Carolina State University
Raleigh- Durham
Susan G. Yeamas
Weather Service
Hughes
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University Parkway
Aiken, S.C
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Janklow
North Dakota
Adams County
Jim Dohman
Soviet Union
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