Thurmond Abandons Silence as Senate Tops 99-Year Speech
Republicans pressed the Senate on judicial confirmations, accusing Democratic leaders of stalling 20 nominees. Thurmond delivered a blistering floor speech criticizing Leahy for blocking votes while Democrats defended action citing prior confirmations of Thurmond family members and aides.
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Flu shots At-risk group key to preventing illness
In Aiken County the health department gave flu vaccines to over 200 at risk residents as winter nears. Ernest Hickman, who has received shots since 1964, says he has avoided flu with the vaccine. The program targets seniors chronic illness patients and care providers in facilities.
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Jury acquits man in foot fetish case
Aiken County jurors found 33 year old Joey William Leaphart not guilty after about 30 minutes of deliberation in a case alleging assault with a foot fetish act. Nicole Thomas, 22, testified she was kissed on the foot in a DSS parking lot after agreeing to a $125 act, while her husband’s reaction weighed in as a possible factor.
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Man shot at Virginia gas station near Manassas
A man filling his tank at a Prince William County gas station was shot and killed in a case tied to the Washington area sniper attacks. Two men fled in a white minivan as investigators across Virginia and Maryland pursue possible links to earlier shootings.
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Sanders and Graham lead in South Carolina Senate race
Democratic candidate Alex Sanders and Republican Rep Lindsey Graham headline the U S Senate race in South Carolina with other contenders Ted Adams and Victor Kocher. The contest could shift power in Washington as Thurmond nears 100. Sanders emphasizes education jobs and fiscal conservatism while Graham stresses national defense and Social Security reforms.
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