Veterans recall Pearl Harbor and wartime resolve
Claude Redd and Hal Beck reflect on World War II sacrifices and the price of liberty as they discuss current US actions and potential new laws. Others like Fred Penix Milton Smith and Robert Keller look at faith, family, and the threat of future conflicts.
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Steel
United States
Claude “Tater” Redd
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Hal Beck
CIA
Beck
Redd
Fred Penix
Milton Smith
St. Johns United Methodist Church
Penix
Robert Keller
Europe
Rob Novi Hardees
Hardees
Whiskey Road
Claude Redd
Drowning of Ronald L. Smith At North Augusta Rapids
Ronald L. Smith a 19 year old North Augusta resident drowned Sunday in the Savannah River near the rapids area where he and friends swam. Tim Carlton chief deputy coroner said Smith sank after entering distress and went under while attempting to rescue him divers recovered the body about 30 to 45 minutes later. Toxicology tests were being prepared to check for alcohol or drugs.
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Servedere
Ronald L. Smith
Savannah
Smith
Pinecrest Road
North Augusta
Tim Carlton
Aiken County
Lare
Buffett says he may buy if prices fall after 9/11 market hits
Warren Buffett told CBS's 60 Minutes he would not sell and might buy if prices drop. Analysts noted investor reactions would shape recovery as brokers and traders returned to Wall Street flags in hand after the World Trade Center attacks.
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World Trade Center
Warren Buffett
CBS
60 Minutes
Buffett
Wall
Wreck Parade Continues With 18 Friends Remembered
A minor accident service continues as 18 friends and professional associates gather to honor missing or deceased individuals, reflecting on the shared loss and community tribute plans.
Townsends’ Tragedy Spurs Renewed Faith in Aiken Church
Pastors and parishioners across the state report a surge of spiritual activity after last week’s tragedies in New York Washington and Pennsylvania. The Rev Don Brock of Gateway Baptist Church Irma says about 550 people attended the first service to grieve pray for President Bush and seek Christ amid loss. Survivors include Skip Townsend Ginger Townsend and son Carter Lannea Townsend.
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Don Brock
Gateway Baptist Church
Irma
New York
Washington
Pennsylvania
Brock
George W. Bush
CL. “Skip” Townsend
Ginger Carter Townsend
Carter Lannea ‘Townsend
Gloverville school credits staff and parents for PACT gains
Principal Dwight Smith highlights score increases from 63.3 to 87.8 in math and triple rising language results across three PACT sessions. Teachers, parents, and community partners embraced a framework centered on trust, early childhood emphasis, and teaching to the standards with USC Aiken practicum support.
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Simons
Gloverville
Dwight Smith
Yonn
Susan McCord
Craig Carter
Mary Pat Cleland
Paige Leppard
Brandy Rodriguez
Kim Griffis
Troy
Julie Yonn
USC Aiken
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Vero
Mia
Townsend
Nutra Sweet
South Aiken High School
Aiken Technical College
Nationa
Jeannie Allen
Frank Roberson
Linda Eldridge
Newberry College
Jackson
Midlands Valley
ERAL
Aiken Center For Urology
Aiken
Dee i
Zaewity
Feresa Tobin
The
Sunshine House
Ms. Tobin
USC
Cteet
Www
Carrier.com
Holley
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