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Major Thomas Alexander Brannen, born in 1720, is thought by many to be the earliest recorded Bulloch County Brannen ancestor. He married Susanna Terrell (or Ferrell), and settled near the Ogeechee River in the Blitch community.
September 21, 2008
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By ROGER ALLEN
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Lifestyles Columnists
Mrs. Brenda Hendrix of Statesboro announces the engagement of her daughter, Shelly Maline Hendrix of Statesboro, to Jason Douglas Wamba of Gatesville, Texas, son of Mrs. Anne Wamba.
September 21, 2008
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Wedding Planner
DALLAS - The oldest gorilla in captivity, a 55-year-old female named Jenny, has died at the Dallas Zoo - her home for more than half a century, a spokesman said Friday.
September 20, 2008
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By LINDA STEWART BALL
Associated Press Writer
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National
(Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.)
September 20, 2008
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From Staff Reports
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Crime Report
You are playing Chicago bridge. This is the final deal of the night. If you can make four spades, worth 620 points and 620 dollars, you will end plus. But if you go down, you will have to write an IOU. Can you avoid that embarrassment?
September 20, 2008
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By PHILLIP ALDER
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Coffee Break
The year ahead will be especially favorable in the romance department. The unattached could have more opportunities than usual for finding a special person, while married Virgo natives will be strengthening bonds with their spouses.
September 20, 2008
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By BERNICE BEDE OSOL
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Coffee Break
LUANDA, Angola - Angola stumbled on the road to democracy Friday, voters waiting for hours to take part in the first election in 16 years as ballot shortages and a lack of voting officials played havoc at the polls.
September 20, 2008
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By CASIMIRO SIONA
Associated Press Writer
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Associated Press
WASHINGTON - The federal highway trust fund will run out of money this month, requiring delays in payments to states for transportation construction projects, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Friday.
September 20, 2008
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By JOAN LOWY
Associated Press Writer
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Washington
WASHINGTON - Rep. Charles Rangel paid no mortgage interest on a beach resort property for more than 10 years, a lawyer for the powerful House committee chairman said Friday.
September 20, 2008
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By DEVLIN BARRETT
Associated Press Writer
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Washington
WASHINGTON - The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems, in an effort to better inform doctors and patients.
September 20, 2008
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By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
Associated Press Writer
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Washington
WASHINGTON - President Bush will announce his decision on future troops levels in Iraq next week and is expected to largely follow the recommendations of military leaders to reduce the number by up to 8,000 by mid-January.
September 20, 2008
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By LOLITA C. BALDOR
Associated Press Writer
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Washington
WASHINGTON - The nation's unemployment rate zoomed to a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August as employers slashed 84,000 jobs, dramatic proof of the mounting damage a deeply troubled economy is inflicting on workers and businesses alike.
September 20, 2008
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By JEANNINE AVERSA
Associated Press Writer
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Washington
Studio Statesboro Vodcast - Friday, September 5, 2008
September 20, 2008
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MATTHEW BANKHEAD/Producer
mbankhead@statesboroherald.com
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Local
WASHINGTON - Iraq is about to become an unusual common ground for the presidential candidates, despite its divisiveness as a campaign issue. Sons of both vice presidential nominees are expected to arrive there soon to join the fighting.
September 20, 2008
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By RICHARD LARDNER
Associated Press Writer
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Washington
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Now it gets real.
September 20, 2008
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By WALTER MEARS
Associated Press Writer
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Campaign 2008
