Anguish hurricane toll and aftermath across Gulf states
The storm caused 18 deaths across four states and about 1.8 billion dollars in insured property damage along the Gulf coast. Helicopter views of Navarre and Pensacola beaches brought tears as residents faced destroyed homes and outages. Governor Chiles toured affected areas while residents like Kay Bramlett questioned relief efforts. Over 600 officers protected property from looters and 4,000 Guardsmen assisted at hospitals, shelters, and nursing homes. Thirty-one aircraft ferried in supplies as more than 5 million residents remained without power in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
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Gulf of Mexico
U.S
Navarre Beach
Pensacola Beach
Bill Pullum
Mary Rebholtz
Erin
Lawton Chiles
Kay Bramlett
Pullum
Bramlett
Dallas
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Census Bureau notes drop in South Carolina poverty
The Census Bureau reports South Carolina posted the nation's largest decline in poverty from 1992 to 1994, with the rate falling 26 percent to 13.8 percent. The South overall tied with the West at 16.1 percent, the highest regional poverty level. Daniel Weinberg cited the improving economy as a key factor.
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Columbia
South Carolina
U.S. Census Bureau
South
West
Bureau
Daniel Weinberg
Census Bureau Statistician
Beasley task force eyed to diversify Aiken economy
Graham warned of regional problems as Gov. Beasley backs a task force to diversify Aiken's economy. ATC Foundation wrap-up fundraiser netted 65,000 for scholarships and equipment, with 80 leaders in attendance. Foundation chair Spears urged more gifts to meet ongoing college needs including new high tech automotive and computer labs.
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Graham
David Beasley
Charleston
ATC Foundation
Jeff Spears
Aiken Technical College
Pope speaks to 75,000 at Aqueduct in sunlit tribute
Pope John Paul II addressed about 75,000 at Aqueduct Race Track as Marine helicopters delivered him into New York Citys vast stadium. The service drew 147 treated for heat exhaustion, with 15 hospitalized including a woman who died from a heart attack. He urged unity, family life, and welcoming the immigrant, amid calls to deepen faith within Americas modern society.
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Marine Corps
Manhattan
John Paul
Young musicians shine at school concerto event
Andrea, an eighth grade pupil at Schofield Middle School, won the Ai ken Symphony Guild Concerto Competition for Strings in 1992 and again in 1995 sharing the award with Nathan. Students enjoyed Nathan and Andrea's performances and the humorous Playing With Style narrated by Russell Peck, plus selections by Britten, Bartók, Strauss, Kabalevsky and Sousa.
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Andrea
Schofield Middle
Schoo
Aiken Symphony Guild
Nathan
Russell Peck
Hall Of Fame Reopens With Horses and Hounds Exhibit
Aiken’s Racing Hall of Fame and Museum reopens Sunday Oct 8 for Horses and Hounds an exhibit by Laura Bachem. The 16 oils and watercolors run 2 to 6 p.m. on opening and stay on display through October with public access.
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Aiken Thoroughbred Racng Hall of Fame and Museum
Laura Bachem
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Strauss
Kabalevsky
Sousa
Hall of Fame
Clayton Marcus
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