Powell seeks nine votes for Iraq war in Security Council
Secretary of State Colin Powell said he was within striking distance of the nine votes needed for a majority on the 15 member council to back an American led war with Iraq. He warned a French veto would strain bilateral relations, while Russia and China positions remained unclear as Tuesday’s vote neared. Powell led weekend efforts to win support from other governments.
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Rising costs push small businesses to cut benefits
Steve Floyd of Floyd and Green Jewelers in Aiken describes a 30 percent annual rise in major medical premiums for six full-time employees. He notes insurers offer steep first-year discounts, but ongoing costs force policy reevaluation as small firms try to balance expenses with employee coverage in a three-part series on why every dollar counts.
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Trials a reunion for eventers at Jumping Branch Farm
At Jumping Branch Farm three day horse trials drew over 400 entrants with more than 100 volunteers including family and friends from Pennsylvania and Missouri. Organizer Julie Zapapas calls the event a family reunion with dressage cross country and stadium stages, noting 298 entrants in the dressage phase and describing the cross country test as a speed and power challenge.
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Four candidates for sheriff to face off at Midland forum
Democratic hopefuls Neil Britt and Donald E. Butler join Republicans Ike Hunt and Jody Rowland at a Midland Valley Chamber event. The Bar-B-Que forum starts 7 PM to let residents hear platforms and ask questions before the March 2 primary.
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Corvette crashes into pine tree injuring two in Aiken
On Saturday night a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette driven by 36 year old Michael E Sheehan of Augusta crashed into a pine tree on Highland Park Avenue after veering across the road. Passenger Rhett Sinclair, 38, was thrown from the vehicle. Both were hospitalized with serious and fair conditions. speed and lack of seat belts cited.
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