Layoff Continues at AGY Over Electronics Downturn
AGY reports reduced demand due to a global slowdown in computer and telecom equipment production and an industry inventory adjustment. The electronics market remains weak through 2002. post Sept 11 uncertainties affect all AGY markets. Plant notes AGY is a major glass fiber yarn supplier across multiple sectors.
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Groupe Porcher Industries
France
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Fair Sets Expanded Rides and Stages for Year
Pugh Shows adds over 40 rides with Kiddie Island layout and two Ferris wheels. A re opened entertainment stage joins SRP Federal Credit Union Family Stage and Bridge stone Firestone Stage. New entrance, arts and crafts building, added lighting and security planned. Gates open Oct 18 with varied hours through Oct 27. tickets at box office or local retailers.
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Lucas
Aiken Motorcycle Sales & Service
Whiskey Road
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Graniteville
Region educator earns national recognition in agriculture
Joe Wilson of Aiken is honored as a top regional educator with national display at the NAAE convention in New Orleans in December. Leaders cite community support and Wilsons diverse plant science and nursery programs that span propagation nutrition greenhouse and landscape management.
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Aiken
Charles Sharpe
Roland Smith
Linda Eldridge
Area One
David Caver
Aiken High
Joe Padget
Eldridge
Wilson
Joe Wilson
Anthrax letters probe widens as cases rise
Investigators trace anthrax letters to media venues across New York while ABC NBC and other outlets report infant and female infections. President Bush links attacks to Osama bin Laden but cites no hard evidence as lawmakers vow to press on.
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Daschle
NBC
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ABC News
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Osama bin Laden
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Washington
ABC
Investiga
Strates Continuctm 1A strikes Taliban across Afghanistan
Reports say AC-130 aircraft led overnight strikes on Taliban bases and Kandahar and Mazar-e-Sharif targets. Civilian casualties are claimed by Taliban officials, with independent verification unavailable. US forces aim to clear skies for air operations and hit key airports including Jalalabad Kandahar Kabul Shindand and Herat.
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Mazar-e-Sharif
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Taliban Information Ministry
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Mazar-e- Sharif
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U.S
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Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden
Shindand
Herat
United States
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