SRS Bill Boosts Defense Funding and Nuclear Worker Pay
Congressional budget writers reach a Senate House compromise funding the Savannah River Site at 1.3 billion for fiscal 2002 and creating up to 150000 in compensation plus paid medical care for nuclear workers made ill or injured. Thurmond Graham Spence hail the deal as aid for thousands exposed to toxic substances.
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Cool weekend ahead as South Carolina braces for temperatures in the 50s
AccuWeather expects a cool weekend with Sunday high near 58 and mid 30s at night in South Carolina. Monday should reach about 56 with a 34 degree low, and Tuesday may top 60 with a 40 low. Heating costs are expected to rise this winter, with natural gas and oil users likely to spend 190 to 240 dollars more.
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Milosevic Concedes as Yugoslavia Chooses Kostunica
Milosevic conceded defeat in Yugoslavia’s presidential race on Friday after protesters stormed parliament ending his 13 year autocratic rule. Kostunica's victory sparked nationwide celebrations while the high court named him winner and the army signaled obedience to the new authority.
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Sparks to Visit Aiken for Book Signing at Local Store
Bestselling author Nicholas Sparks, creator of The Rescue and The Notebook, heads to Aiken for an appearance and book signing at Aiken Office Supply and Bookstore. Sparks notes growing local support and recalls early years in Simpsonville before turning to writing full time.
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Nicholas Sparks on support in Aiken and writing process
The writer notes strong backing in Aiken as he discusses family life with his three sons. He calls creating fresh story ideas the hardest part of his work, saying it’s tougher than any previous job. Further coverage appears on BESTSELLING page 4A.
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Munn and others seek new trials in Aiken
Convicted wife killer John Jacob Munn Jr and nearly 50 postconviction relief hearings are listed for October 23 24 in Aiken as part of the postconviction pipeline. Others seeking relief include Kristen Ann Thompson Anthony Lee Robert Dunbar and David Gardner Avery with cases ranging from hostage taking to life sentences and a civil suit over prison surgery.
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