Bush sues to halt recount amid Florida election chaos
Federal court action seeks to stop a manual recount as Vice President Gore campaigns for a statewide hand tally. Bush leads narrowly after an unofficial count with overseas ballots unsettled, while Florida officials in West Palm Beach begin a halting recanvass of four precincts and a Monday hearing is set in Miami.
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George W. Bush
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Warren Christopher
Gore
GOP
High Command
West Palm Beach
Fla
Recanvass
Veterans Day Honors in Aiken Remember Fallen Heroes
Aiken joined national observances to honor past and present service members. The James L. Hammons Marine Corps League Detachment No 999 sponsored the event with the Aiken High School band playing, a flyover by two F 16 jets at 11 20 a m, and a tribute to World War I living family members. Seventy six of eighty four World War II soldiers were represented by over 100 family members who received red roses for the fallen.
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Ginny Southworth
Ruby McKay
Ruth Greene
Edna Bomar
Aiken
Laverne Johnson
James L. Hammons
David R. Alexander Jr
William Edward Anthony
Donald Barden
William Baughman
Sailor
Houston Beard
Rufus Earl Cato
Walter W. Couch
Russell Courtney
Percy F. Craig
Willie F. Craig
Wilbur Creighton
Irvin Gardner Duffie
Paul
Florida earns SEC title bid with wild 41 point win over South Carolina
No. 5 Florida outgained No. 21 South Carolina 41 21 in Gainesville to clinch the SEC East title as the Gators shrugged off a 21 3 deficit sparked by two blocked punts. South Carolina led 21 9 after a Carlos Spikes punt return and a Derek Watson score but Florida answered with a dominant second quarter and late surges to seal the victory.
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Fla
Florida
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Gators
Lou Holtz
Gamecocks
Carlos Spikes
Derek Watson
Alan Rhine
Battle flag sway in South Carolina elections
Confederate flag supporters claim influence in Tuesday's elections as the South Carolina Heritage Coalition backed opponents of lawmakers who voted to remove the flag from the Statehouse home. Unofficial results show 39 of 60 coaltion-backed candidates won, highlighted by Sen. James Bryan's defeat.
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Statehouse
South Carolina Heritage Coalition
R.G. Wilson
Easley
James Bryan
D-Laurens
Bryan
Developer Reflects on Career and Christmas Tree Kindness
Weldon Wyatt, 61, head of Wyatt Development Co., recalls a years ago when a deodar cedar near a NakMart site in North Augusta was spared after a child's Christmas plea. A self made man, he rose from lawn care and groceries to a major developer. He funds churches and schools, emphasizing faith and discipline learned from his parents Hayden and Toy Wyatt. He would start in development sooner if given another chance.
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NakMart
Augusta
Weldon Wyatt
Wyatt
Hayden and
Estoy
Toy) Wyatt
Hayden Wyatt
Toy
Upstate
Pacolet
Aiken
Weldon
Eugene Wyatt
Millbrook
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Meyers and Posey Homes
Eloise Kauftman of Aiken and George Funeral Homes announce services for Albert L Meyers of Gloverville and Stephen D Posey Funeral Home lists details. Obituary notices summarize passing and arrangements with local funeral homes.
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Eloise Kauftman
Aiken
George Funeral
Albert L. Meyers
Gloverville
Stephen D. Posey
Thanksgiving prep tips and Turkey cooking guide
The Good Life column offers practical advice on planning a Thanksgiving feast with a focus on obtaining seasonal foods and preparing a perfect turkey. It highlights common steps, timing, and techniques for a successful meal.
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