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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 2002
Page
1
In Jerusalem Israel and the Palestinians resumed truce talks on Friday after back-to-back Palestinian bombings killed 10 Israelis and wounded dozens over two days. Israel had called off a round of talks on Thursday following the second self-inflicted attack in Israel in two days.
Governors from North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia plan a joint brainstorming session at Gaston College hosted by Gov. Mike Easley to revive the faltering textile industry. The leaders emphasize regional cooperation on the critical issue.
Death notices honor Ruth Newman Boylston Wilston John Paul Corder Rhoda Riddick Guin with brief life details and dates, reflecting community ties and remembered individuals in a concise 5A obituary column.
Dogwood Stable fields Comanche Raider in the fourth race at the Aiken Steeplechase. Owner Dot Campbell notes the five year old gelding progressed from flat racing to jumping and thrives in the spring race atmosphere. Fans from New Ellenton to New Hampshire are anticipated for the event.
South Carolina senator Greg Ryberg protests Gov Hodges over appointing a magistrate for Aiken County Central Court. He cites Danny Lynn whose claimed associate degree came from an online diploma mill Americus University marketed at 350 to 995 dollars. Ryberg cites a conflict with state law requiring two year degrees for new magistrates.
Dr Kraske explains pollen unseen by eye from maples elms and grasses triggers allergic rhinitis while pine pollen, though visible, is less allergenic because it is heavy and settles quickly. National Institute data reinforce that microscopic airborne pollen from trees weeds and grasses causes symptoms.
State agencies could endure a 2 percent across the board budget reduction next week after the Board of Economic Advisors cut revenue estimates by 92 million dollars. The revised figures show tax collections lagging the current 5.8 billion dollar budget, prompting a budget board meeting to act on the new estimates.
Federal Judge Cameron Currie refused to extend the March 21 5 pm deadline for Westinghouse Savannah River employees to file for the Early Retirement Incentive. She will hold a hearing on April 18 to address complaints about pension loss if workers accept voluntary retirement. Danny O Schaffer sought to strike the deadline but Currie found no injunction. The company set the window March 1 to March 21 with a seven day safe harbor and a withdrawal option until April 30.
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