Obama confident as McCain seeks upset on final weekend
Springfield Va and across the nation as Barack Obama and John McCain enter the last campaign weekend. Obama declares we can change this country with Yes we can his rallying cry. McCain campaigns for an upset amid heavy volunteer support and a spending estimate of about 2 billion dollars. The firestorm over Zeituni Onyango’s illegal status is noted but not elaborated by McCain.
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Obama campaigns in swing states amid push for change
Obama toured Nevada Colorado and Missouri with Michelle Obama and daughters as McCain warned of higher taxes in a Democratic victory. McConnell Murtha races drew attention while Clinton campaigned for Murtha and Cheney endorsed McCain in Wyoming as Obama aimed to become the first black president and Senate House outcomes remained uncertain.
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Election Could Leave South Carolina Senate All Male
South Carolina faces a pivotal Nov. 4 vote that could yield an all male Senate for decades. Three women candidates contend with entrenched incumbents Nikki Setzler and Phil Leventis while Democrats mobilize for Barack Obama.
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Halloween Horse Costumes Spark Playful Parade
Readers glimpse horses in varied outfits during a local Halloween event. The whimsical scene shows riders and animals enjoying a festive, community gathering with lighthearted pageantry.
Deaths and Funerals in Aiken and Gloverville
Obituary notices list Jessie Rucker Barden of Gloverville Bertha Stokes Carter of Aiken Grady Elijah Herron of Aiken. Details include dates and funeral arrangements for the individuals.
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Blair Witch Night Haunting Described By Witness
A staff writer recalls Halloween night near a Blair Witch style experience. The account features recurring thumps heard in darkness and a fear of the unknown, with the narrator noting lifelong fear of the dark and continued sleeplessness.
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