Oscar Winners Highlight Diverse Triumphs In 2002 Ceremony
The ceremony crowned A Beautiful Mind as best picture and directed by Ron Howard with Jennifer Connelly winning supporting actress. Halle Berry won best actress becoming the first black performer to win since 1963, while nominations for Berry Washington and Will Smith marked a historic trio of Black lead nominees. Berry’s speech honored Dorothy Dandridge Lena Horne and Diahann Carroll as paving a path for others.
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Jennifer Connelly
Berry
Washington
Will Smith
Ali
Poitier
Dorothy Dandridge
Lena Horne
Diahann Carroll
Pastor Dennis Phillips Honored by Graniteville Church
Dennis Phillips, a longtime pastor at Christian Heritage in Graniteville, received a plaque amid praise from church members and local officials. Relatives and parishioners noted his 14 years of service, growth from 32 members to a 650-strong congregation, and his resilience through dialysis treatment as he reflected on leaving a lasting legacy.
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Aiken County
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Warrenville
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North Georgia
Graniteville
Christian Heritage
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Magistrate nominee faces scrutiny over dubious degree claim
Lynn, a former trooper and law enforcement trainer, endorses an American university life experience degree. South Carolina lawmakers challenge the credential, noting July 1 2001 and 2005 degree requirements for magistrates and urging Governor Hodges to withdraw the nomination to uphold standards.
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Americas University
Lynn
Aiken Standard
FBI
South Carolina
Otes
Ryberg
Hodges
Churches Unite in Interfaith Gathering for Community Bond
The event drew families from both churches, with room to mingle and children to play. Aerial photos captured the gathering at 10 a.m. as a small liturgy and prayer opened the program. Leaders spoke on unity and cross denominational fellowship as a witness to the Body of Christ.
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Christ
Anderson
Gatheriig
Redding
Breshears
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