Three Sheriff Candidates Admit Lacking High School Diploma
In North Augusta three candidates for Aiken County Sheriff acknowledged they did not complete high school but each later earned a high school equivalency certificate or diploma. Democrat W Ralph Gunnells Republican Carrol G Heath and Frank T Galardi spoke at the North Augusta American Legion Post 71 meeting amid questions about education. Heath said he earned his GED while in the Navy and later completed a USC Aiken police administration program. Gunnells noted he left school to work and later earned a GED. Galardi said he earned a New York high school equivalency certificate. Later topics included drug traffic as the county's main problem and proposed measures to fight it.
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North Augusta
Aiken County
W. Ralph Gunnells
Carrol G. Heath
Frank T. Galardi
North Augusta American Legion Post 71
Heath
Navy
USC Aiken
Gunnells
Galardi
State of
New York
Sheriff’s Office
Metro
Sheriff’s Department
Aiken
South Carolina
Safety tips shape Halloween patrols in Aiken and North Augusta
The Aiken City Council and public safety departments set Halloween rules to protect children. Patrols estimated at 15 to 17 units will canvass Aiken on Friday night, with a 9 pm trick or treat deadline in North Augusta. Citizens are urged to turn on porch lights for participating homes and to avoid traveling across town. Parents should supervise with flashlights, wear reflective clothing, and check all candy before consumption. Vandalism will be prosecuted.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Roland H. Windham
North Augusta
Walter Newman
Newman
Iranian Parliament Delays Hostage Debate Over Holiday
Iran’s Majlis suspended its debate on American hostages due to a religious holiday and plans to resume Wednesday. Deputies remain split on whether to demand U.S. conditions and whether all 52 captives should be freed together. Washington warns such trials would have grave consequences for Iran.
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Tehran
United States
Americas
Washington
State Department
John H. Trattner
U.S
Iran
Majlis
Face to Face in Cleveland Carter Reagan Debate Showdown
Carter and Reagan prepare for a 90 minute televised debate in Cleveland as the race narrows to one week before Election Day. Anderson hosts a separate rebuttal in Washington while CNN airs the full event and mock sessions preview topics and questions.
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White House
John Anderson
Washington
Carter
Cleveland
Reagan
Middleburg
Debate May Be Key For Many In Voting
One week before the election millions of Americans are undecided about whom to support. The AP NBC poll shows Reagan leading Carter by 6 points with 42% to 36% and 10% for Anderson. A majority plan to watch the debate and may change their minds before voting.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Associated Press
NBC News
Reagan
Carter
Ap-Nbc News
John Anderson
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