Mother of Oregon shooter posted about guns and autism
Laurel Harper, mother of Christopher Harper-Mercer, posted online over years about her love of firearms and his emotional struggles, while not showing concern about potential violence. Authorities recovered 14 firearms, six at the Umpqua Community College and eight at their apartment in Oregon and California neighbors say they shot together.
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Heating bills to fall across fuels in winter outlook
The Energy Department predicts lower heating costs this winter with biggest savings for oil and propane users. Heating oil down 25 percent and propane down 18 percent, with natural gas and electricity also cheaper due to warmer nationwide forecasts. Northeast remains vulnerable to price spikes amid tight gas supplies.
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Absentee voting opens in Aiken County elections
Local absentee voting for the November 3 general election runs through November 2 at the Registration and Elections office in the Aiken County Government Center. Vying for mayor is Lessie Price versus Rick Osbon. incumbents Dewar and Diggs seek re election. Burnet town and Monetta also vote with multiple candidates.
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