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But for heroes, bloodbath could have been worse
By ALLEN G. BREED and JEFF CARLTON, The Associated Press | Leave a CommentFORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted. Read More »
Fort Hood officer: family not surprised at heroics
By The Associated Press | Leave a CommentCAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (AP) — The stepmother of the police officer who shot an Army psychiatrist suspected of the Ford Hood killing spree said Friday the woman’s heroics are not surprising. Read More »
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Neighbor: Fort Hood suspect emptied his apartment
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood cleaned out his apartment in the days before the rampage that left 13 people dead, a neighbor said Friday.
Obama says don't jump to conclusions on shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Friday the entire nation is grieving for those slain at Fort Hood, and he urged people not to jump to conclusions while law enforcement officers investigate the shootings.
Doctor: Some shooting victims still risk dying
TEMPLE, Texas (AP) — A doctor at a hospital where several of the wounded from the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas were taken says some patients are still at risk of dying.
County official says town's failure to meet deadline delayed election
SANTEE – Santee Mayor Silas Seabrooks said Friday he isn’t sure why tow officials did not respond in a timely manner to the Orangeburg County Election Commission’s request to resubmit an amended ordinance that would’ve allowed Santee to hold an election on Nov. 3.
Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man who quit a furniture company job to join the military about a year ago, a newlywed who had served in Iraq and a woman who had vowed to take on Osama bin Laden after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here is a look at some of the victims.
Ministers go on offensive against swine flu threat
The Orangeburg-Calhoun Association of Clergy is targeting churches and schools in their efforts to spread awareness and prevention tips relating to swine flu, also known as the H1N1 flu.
S.C. zoo to let animals chase leftover pumpkins
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina zoo is gearing up for a smashing good time.
Voorhees gears up for homecoming
DENMARK, S.C. - Voorhees College will kick off its 2009 homecoming week on Sunday.
