Firefighter recalls World Trade Center rescue effort
Doran, a NYC firefighter with eight years on the job, describes his actions during 9 11 including driving a bus toward Lower Manhattan, navigating a toll booth standstill, and reaching Ground Zero as towers fell. He notes the harsh scene and the toll on colleagues, 343 firefighters among the dead.
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Trump presses agenda over GOP repulsion of Moore
President Trump vows a Democratic win in Alabama would be a disaster as he pushes his legislative priorities in Florida. GOP Sen. Tim Scott frames the race as a test of the country’s character amid Republican discomfort with Roy Moore. Doug Jones counters that Alabamians care about the economy education and health care.
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Birmingham
SRS Bid Protests Threaten Community Giving Plan
Aiken area faces potential loss of 2 million dollars in output and jobs as SRS bids for a new contract stall. Contractors donate to United Way across five counties and fund science grants and the Science Bowl. GAO watchdogs 100 days to decide protests, delaying access to Community Commitment plans and risking local charitable programs. Will Williams of the Economic Development Partnership warns of ripple effects if employment and charitable giving shrink. Thomas Gardiner reports.
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Aiken residents attend Santa at the Train Depot event
Families from Aiken Easley and downtown join the Santa at the Train Depot gathering with Santa letters coloring sheets and lunch. Parents share how the community event brings free family activities while kids enjoy meeting Father Christmas and overcoming shyness on his lap.
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Crystal
Laura Parr
Owen
Simon
Parr
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Liam
Easley
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