Aid workers freed after Taliban custody in Afghanistan
The eight Shelter Now International staff members—four Germans two Americans and two Australians—were released from detention in Kabul after a tense rescue led by U.S. forces and groundwork by the Red Cross. Bush cited ground efforts preventing harm to the workers as the Taliban were pushed out of Ghazni and Kabul by Northern Alliance and U.S. backed forces. Meanwhile crowds in Waco and Nashville reacted with relief and prayers as the workers arrived safely.
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Taliban
International Committee of the Red Cross
Northern Alliance
Ghazni
Bush
International Red Cross
U.S
Kabul
E. Bush
Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden
al-Qaida
Waco
Texas
Antioch Community Church
Heather Mercer
Dayna Curry
Ters Rewase
Fuller
Christian Organization
Shelter Now International
AAP
Keith Helton
Lexia Campbell
Anne Marie Lake
Dayna Curr
Texago
Mercer
Curry
American flag of cans built for Sept. 11 awareness
A 30 foot Earth made of recycled cans was assembled in Tennessee for America Recycles Day. Citizens drop offs at Citizens Park earned a ribbon pin and entry into a can wristwatch drawing. The can flag will be dismantled Monday with proceeds given to the Sept 11 Fund.
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Bration
Tennessee
Earth
America
Grosso
Berry
Citizens Park
Aiken
Security strike threat at Savannah River Site raises retirement plan concerns
Wackenhut security workers at Savannah River Site threaten to strike over the start date for a retirees medical plan. Local 330 says the issue centers on timing for retirement benefits while wage offers remain part of negotiations. The union has sought federal arbitration to resolve the dispute as a DOE contractor dispute unfolds at the national nuclear facility.
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Savannah River
Wackenhut
Aisure
Fire Professionals of America Local 330
Energy Department
Rick Ford
Herb Coleman
Coleman Aid
Ford
Coleman
DOE
Key
Tennessee
Mike Rimmer
Oak Ridge
Rimmer
International Guard Union of America
Rob Davis
SRS
Woodring Honored for Service to Mankind in 1976
North Augusta figure Sam Woodring received the Service to Mankind award from the SERTOMA Club in 1976. He earned multiple recognitions from the South Carolina Press Association for Best Editorial and Best Local News Stories, plus a Lovejoy Courage in Journalism award. Colleagues recalled his insight and community impact as a public fixture.
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Woodring
Sertoma Club of
North Augusta
South Carolina Press Association
Elijah Parish Lovejoy
S.C. Stn
Greg Ryberg
Sam
Nancy Smith
Area 2
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Nashville
Tenn
Sue Fuller
United States
The
Associated Press
UNO O Ene PV
UOMO
Kimbill Trail
Eee Poneto
Newberry Street Festival Center
Aiken Center For the Arts
Santa
Chris’ Camera Center
Suzanne
Jim
Spencer
Lionel Smith
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of
South Carolina
Craig Musick
Mark Taylor & Associates
Greenwood St
Aiken, SC
Asai
God
Sandra Kennedy
Whole Life Ministries
Washington Road
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