Gore Bush sprint to finish in final pre election push
In a neck and neck race with one day left before the vote Republicans Bush and Democrat Gore mount last major pushes in battleground states. Bush promises a sprint to the finish while Gore urges supporters to move their feet and energize turnout. Gore campaigns around the clock braving rain and cold greeting 700 flag waving supporters at Waterloo Iowa airport as he urges neighbors to vote and persuade undecided voters over the next 24 hours.
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Carolina Clemson grid match offers $100 prize
Aiken Standard runs a contest for readers to predict the winning score of the Carolina Clemson game on Saturday, November 18. One correct entry wins $100. entry deadline is 5:90 pm Friday, November 17.
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Restaurant owner a staple in Jackson Homegrown
Jackson profile highlights 73 year old Faye Bishop known for local restaurant work. She isn’t a Fortune 500 figure or internet magnate but remains a recognizable entrepreneur in her community. The piece notes her ongoing influence and hints at further details on page 9A.
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Jackson
Faye Bishop
Bettie Williams
Voter surge as lottery and presidency loom in Aiken County
Aiken County voters brace for a massive turnout driven by a state lottery vote and the presidential race. Registrations chief Stuart Bedenbaugh noted early absentee counts exceed 4 200, with 63 walk in polling places ready from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Local races include sheriff and county council chair, while statewide and national contests draw the most attention. Republican Sheriff Howard Sellers faces Democrat Jim Posey. Rep Amy Moore seeks reelection. George W Bush leads the presidential race with Al Gore in a tight national contest.
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Bedenbaugh
Aiken County
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Posey
Amy Moore
D-Clearser
Robert Gossett
Council
Ronnie Young
Jack Montgomery
Jim Hodges
J Hodges
George W. Bush
Bush
al Gore
Lottery debates sweep South Carolina pulpits before election
Churches in South Carolina voiced opinions on the proposed state lottery as voters head to the polls to decide a constitutional amendment. Gov. Hodges urged voting without direct lottery mention at Bethel Baptist while Kevin Geddings debated the issue in Sunday school. Geddings claimed cross‑racial support and cautioned on white voter turnout. Polls show growing lottery support among black voters but numbers remain soft.
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Spring Valley _ Presbyterian Church
George Bush
South Carolina
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Deaths and Funerals Aiken Pelion Yonkers entries
Betty Jean Brake of Aiken died. Services by George Funeral Home. Sam Ella Dukes of Aiken funeral by George Funeral Homes. Sue Cook Derrick Durrough of Aiken services by Shellhouse Funeral Home. Coriie Scott Danley English of Pelion, J H Robinson Funeral Home. Lila Mae Timmerman Hutto of Aiken Napier Funeral Home. Rosa Mae Ratsie Jones of Yonkers, Fulmer’s Funeral Home.
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Derrick Durrough
Shellhouse Funeral Home
Coriie Scott Danley English
Pelion
J. H. Robinson Funeral Home
Lila Mae
Timmerman Hutto
Napier Funeral Home
Rosa Mae
Ratsie) Jones
Yonkers
Fulmer’s Funeral Home
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