Festival of Horses Highlights Aiken Horse Culture
The Festival of Horses opens with fox hunting, driving demos, and tours of Aiken stables to benefit the STAR Riding and Driving Program for disabled children. Lisa Singer, six time national champion driver, headlines as a guest performer.
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Upstate building fires prompt stricter lodging safety focus
Aiken fire captain examines local hotels and motels after Greenville motel deaths and Clemson dorm fire. He cites zoning limits and sprinkler requirements, urges public awareness and proper room evacuation practices. Taylor contrasts local alarm systems with remote ones that notify the fire department. See UPSTATE, page 12A.
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Nine Taliban killed by U S forces in Afghanistan clash
U S special operation snipers killed nine suspected Taliban militants in Afghan mountains near Pakistan in a bid described as one of the force’s deadliest engagements in months. The clash began when up to 40 militants tried to flank the American and Afghan troops.
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Political Analysis Bush and Kerry trade attacks in race
Washington Kerry and Bush battle for momentum with mudslinging and ads. Kerry accuses Bush of jeopardizing jobs and favoring special interests, while Bush labels Kerry a tax raiser soft on terrorism. Both indicate tougher attacks ahead as employment woes loom.
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