Thurmond faces tighter reelection as a younger electorate grows
The article outlines Strom Thurmond's aging appeal amid a shifting South Carolina electorate. It notes a potential intra party challenge from Jim Miles, describes Elliott Close as a likely Democratic rival, and recalls Thurmond's civil rights evolution, health habits, and long political career from the Dixiecrat era to recent Senate tenure.
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Profile of Strom Thurmond Through Life and Career
Strom Thurmond born December 5, 1902 in Edgefield South Carolina. He married Jean Crouch in 1947, who died in 1960, then married Nancy Moore in 1968. They separated in 1991 and had four children. His daughter Nancy Moore Thurmond died in 1993 after being struck by a car. Thurmond served in World War I, participated in Normandy, was South Carolina governor 1947 to 1951, and U.S. Senator from 1954 to present. He was Senate president pro tempore 1981 to 1987 and 1995 to present. He ran for president in 1948 on the States Rights or Dixiecrat ticket, winning 39 electoral votes. He switched to the Republican Party in the 1960s to continue his work.
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Jobs Picture Improves Sharply in February
The February report shows unemployment at 5.5 percent with payroll jobs rising 705,000 the largest monthly gain since 1983. Weather and January weakness eased, suggesting a possible end to economic softness though analysts warn against overreading two month averages. The recovery enters its sixth year, keeping inflation fears in check and influencing potential Fed rate moves.
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Clouds Delay Shuttle Columbia Landing at Kennedy Space Center
NASA kept the shuttle Columbia aloft for another orbit as weather over the Kennedy Space Center remained cloudy. After a faulty circuit disabled the wing flap control, NASA prepared Edwards Air Force Base as a backup landing site while ensuring astronauts stayed safe and shuttle systems remained ready for a prompt return.
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Negotiator Aims to Block Foreign-Made Clothing
Rita Hayes a South Carolina native and federal trade official says her role as chief textile negotiator aims to level the playing field for U S textile and apparel industries battered by low wage countries dumping cheap clothes. Hayes appeared before the Foreign Relations Committee as opponents argued import restrictions raise consumer costs.
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German Students Shine in State German Exam
German language students at AHS posted top marks on the National German exam with scores in the 90th percentile and above. Martin Sheehan topped Level 2 nationally, Bianca Hammer led Level 4 native speakers, and several classmates reached the state's high ranks.
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Josh Quatterbaum
Stephen Geddes
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Jason Cox
Chris Wright
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Lindsey Busbee
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City GIS project eyed for budget with phased funding
Officials say the GIS system could be halted if funding fails for all phases. The project nearing one million dollars involves the Lower Savannah Council of Governments, Aiken County, and the City of North Augusta. Data gathering is the main challenge, with a strong focus on creating an accurate base map to support future layers and utility problem tracking. A $200,000 allocation was set this year to advance ball routing.
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