McGwire Hits 62nd Home Run to Break Maris Record
Mark McGwire homered for his 62nd time, breaking Roger Maris’s 37 year old single season mark. The shot came off Steve Trachsel in the fourth inning as McGwire celebrated with a missed touch on first base and a tribute from the Cubs.
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Asian markets rise on Dow boost amid rate cut speculation
Asian stock markets opened higher after Wall Street's 5 percent Dow gain but slipped as worries about local problems resurfaced. Traders cited Greenspan remarks and anticipated U S rate moves as global volatility persists, with mixed sentiment from Tokyo and Singapore observers.
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Aiken County students top state in many BSAP scores
South Carolina basic skills results show Aiken County students outperforming the state in several BSAP areas across grades. Reading and math pass rates hover around 80 percent and higher, with eighth and third graders posting strong scores while others vary. County officials push for continual improvement toward 100 percent.
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Ridge Spring-Monetta High School names new principal
The Aiken County Board of Education unanimously selected William J. Ward Tuesday night to become principal of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School. Critics argued former principal Clarence Jackson deserved longer notice and respect as his tenure ended. Leonard Bell Jr spoke for 25 to 30 residents urging acknowledgment of Jackson’s two years of progress in facilities, scores, and athletics, and questioned district admin support and media coverage of the superintendent’s recommendation.
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Obituary notices list regional deaths on page 2B
Pauline Norris Counts Aiken Katherine Wiggins Knox and others are named in obituary notices for North Augusta and surrounding area. The page 2B column preserves brief memorials for multiple residents including Baker Ross and Baker Aiken.
Lottery draw results for Tuesday
Tuesday draw results show Cash 3 Midday 80 8 Cash 3 Evening 1 53 Cash 4 01 66 Fantasy 5 10 12 16 22 38 Big Game 01 14 24 25 26 Big Money Balance 24.
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Advisers weigh Clinton option on Starr report response
White House aides weigh a quick censure by Congress as a step to defuse impeachment talks after Kenneth Starr delivers the Lewinsky Report. Some advisers urge preemptive contrition while opponents warn impeachment cannot be avoided.
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