Glenn weighs fate of Democratic bid as advisers urge quit
Senator John Glenn faces growing pressure from advisers to quit the presidential race while supporters thin out. An aide said a meeting would be held to decide his next step as Glenn focuses on campaign finances and reflections after weak primary showings in Alabama Georgia and Florida.
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John Glenn
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Schneiders
Senate
Maryland
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Glenn
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Georgia
Florida
Aiken hosts multiple spring racing events and polo
The Aiken Trials on March 17 at 2 p.m. at the Aiken Training Track offer advance tickets for 4 adults and 2 children, with race day admission. The Aiken Hunt Meet on March 24 at 1 30 p.m. at Clark Field includes railside and tent options with multiple price levels. The Aiken Sulky Races on March 31 at 2 p.m. at the Aiken Mile Track set general admission. A Hall of Fame exhibit opens Sunday 3-5 p.m. at Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. Polo matches Sundays at Whitney Field at 1 and 3 p.m. weather permitting.
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Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce
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Leminicks Pharmacy
Aiken Hunt
Clark Field
Railside
Aiken Sertoma Club
Aiken Steeplechase Association
Aiken County Shrine Club
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Hall OF Fame
Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Hopeland Gardens
Criswick Gallery
New York
Whitney Field
Busbee
Weekend Weather Outlook With Mild Sunshine
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with near 80 degree highs and upper 30s tonight. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Saturday and Sunday stay mild with lows in the 40s to 50s and highs in the 60s to 70s, becoming partly cloudy Monday.
Father Robert Shahan Delivered by Veterinarian at Elkheart
Father Robert Shahan of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church was delivered by a veterinarian in Elkheart Kansas a town with 103 residents and no doctor available. He quipped that it explains a lot with a laugh and good humor.
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St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Elkhart
Kansas
Tax Plan Still Faces More Votes
South Carolina House endorsed a modified sales tax increase to fund Gov. Riley’s education program. The 67-49 vote would raise 147 million dollars and cut food taxes to 3 cents, while opponents warn of logistics and impact on retailers.
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South Carolina
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D-Oconee
House
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D-Beaufort
McLellan
Marion Carnell
Carnell
Ways and Means
Tom Mangum
Ramon Schwartz
Greenwood
Senate
State Tax Commission
Robert Sheheen
Chershaw
Francis Archibald
D-Berkeley
Keyserling
Jackson Favored Son Sets SC Campaign Swing
Jesse Jackson named Democratic Party favorite son in South Carolina and plans stops in Florence Georgetown and Charleston ahead of precinct caucuses. Hart allies push ads while Mondale gains endorsements from Gov Riley allies and state leaders.
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Democratic Party
South Carolina
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Charleston
Greenville
Colorado
Gary Hart
Hart
Billy Oswald
Palmetto
Gary
Dele
Riley
Ernest Hollings
Dewey Wise
Joe Riley Jr
Mendel Davis
Hollings
Russ McKinney
State House
Columbia
Sam Tenenbaum
Mondale
Aiken Trials Set to Open 42nd Run of Triple Crown Series
The Aiken Trials start Saturday at 2 PM with the Aiken Triple Crown debuting its 42nd running. Sponsors are the Aiken Jaycees and admission is 5 adults 2 for children under 12, with early tickets cutting the price by 1.
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South Boundary
Audubon
Two Notch
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