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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 2001
Page
1
An analyst says Rep Condit could face a tough race under a new congressional map. The plan, set to be unveiled by Democrats, would add new voters who may amount to about 40 percent of Condits district, according to state Sen Don Perata.
The South Carolina Aquarium renames its 200 pound loggerhead turtle Caretta after a naming contest that drew six participant submissions.
Obituary notices list several individuals including John Loyal Arthur, William Jackson Lamb Cinton, Maria C. McCorkle Belvedere Maing, Rev. Joe Bill Posey Belton, Nora Randall Redman Graniteville, John Stuckey Ann Arbor Michigan and Charles A. VanDerburgh. The fragmentary clippings indicate a series of deaths with brief locational cues.
This entry lists sections including Classiieds 3c Crossword Dear Abby 2 Horoscope 6c Opinions 4A Sports 18 Stocks 4B vision 38 on the INDEX page, indicating a mixed content lineup for readers.
Gov. Jim Hodges vetoes the Republican backed redistricting plan halting the process amid party lines and race concerns. Lawmakers debate an override with Sen. Tommy Moore and Rep. Roland Smith weighing votes and potential court action as the fight moves to Tuesday.
South Carolina politics profile notes Lindsey Graham rising fast since 1990s, from state House to Congress. The piece cites his impeachment role, GOP gains, and speculation he could replace retiring Sen. Thurmond, with experts calling his timing and risk tolerance pivotal.
AAA Carolinas reports lower Labor Day gas prices than July Fourth across cities like Aiken Columbia Greenville Spartanburg and Charleston with averages ranging from 1.23 to 1.27 per gallon while nationally about 1.48. AAA cautions prices may rise later due to refinery fires OPEC production shifts and refinery seasonal changes. About 390000 South Carolinians expected to travel 50 miles or more.
Augusta native Joe Grimaud, 63, filed to represent the Second Congressional District in South Carolina. A Republican with deep ties to Columbia, he touts public and private sector leadership, Vietnam service, Top Gun training, and a family in Chapin. He references Lincoln and emphasizes God, family, country, and care.
Two elderly Clemson and South Carolina supporters share memories at a nursing home tailgate party in Rock Hill. Carolyn Fisher, 89, native of Columbia, and L Artique Fishburne, lifelong SC football fan, mingle with others as fans prepare for game day.
Government auditors report 31 million in benefits went to people listed as deceased in SSA records through last year. Nearly 1,400 investigations have identified 11.5 million in improper payments, with eight criminal fraud charges filed and more expected as agents pursue funds from joint accounts and cashing schemes.
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