Aiken shooting at Phelon plant remembered by survivors
Twenty years after Arthur Hastings Wise opened fire at the Phelon plant in Aiken 1997, survivors recount the day. Freda Holt credits a guardian angel moment for keeping her safe as four workers died and others were injured. Sheriff Michael Hunt recalls the rapid response and efforts to reach the shooter.
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Remembering the victims Four people killed in South Carolina shooting
The Aiken Standard recalls Esther Wood, 27. Charles Griffeth, 50. David Moore, 30. and Ernest Filyan, 31, with colleagues noting their traits. Injured, Stan Vance, John Mucha, and Jimmy Corley are named. Wise later drank pesticide after the attack. investigators cite job dismissal as motive.
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Lawmakers joust over Dreamers protections in Congress
Washington lawmakers and White House officials clash over a possible deal to shield 800,000 young immigrants. GOP leaders deny agreement while Democrats say a DREAM Act path to citizenship was discussed, with Trump signaling closeness if border security is addressed.
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Deaths and Funerals Notices from Aiken Area
Evelyn Knight Abney and Pearl Frazier are listed among area deaths with services planned. Willie J. Devine and Mildred Rouse identified from Beech Island and Aiken records. Debbie Ann Kicks Adams also noted in the notices.
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6 Day Forecast With Warm 85 High And 67 Low
Partly cloudy conditions for the next six days with daytime highs around 85 and overnight lows near 67. After a mild start Wednesday, expect continued warm temperatures and occasional modest clouds through the period. No significant rain is anticipated.
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Trump visits Naples to view Irma damage and aid recovery
President Trump, in Naples Florida, toured Irma devastation for about three hours. He viewed waterlogged homes from a helicopter and helped hand out hoagies at a mobile home community, pledging full support and promising future visits.
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