Thurmond's dependence on staff is up for debate Web-posted July 6, 1996 at 11 p.m. In recent months, the 93-year-old Republican senator has been depicted as totally dependent on his staff and others to get through his days in Washington. But that's not the picture he presents at parades, festivals and other events across South Carolina.

Investigators question several officers in escape Web-posted July 6, 1996 at 11 p.m. Columbia County's chief sheriff's deputy said Saturday investigators now believe there could be more than one dirty cop who aided in Christopher Jeburk's two escapes.

Cinemas offer many options Web-posted July 6, 1996 at 11 p.m. There was a time when the question was what to see. In those golden days of grand movie palaces, the choice was simple: If you wanted to see Gone With the Wind you were going to the Imperial, and if you wanted to see The Invisible Man Returns you went to the Modjeska. Times, however, have changed.

Small businesses get banks' interest Web-posted July 6, 1996 at 11 p.m. Big companies are downsizing. Small companies are growing in size and number, taking up the slack. And banks - especially large ones - are paying more attention to them.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. wants to win it for his dad Web-posted July 6 at 11:15 p.m.  He would love for his father to attend his Olympic bouts in two weeks during the Olympics at Georgia Tech's Alexander Memorial Coliseum. He would love to be able to look down from the ring and spot Floyd Mayweather Sr., in the crowd. That's why he's asked President Clinton for help.

Dream Team gets wake-up call Web-posted July 6, 1996 at 11:15 p.m. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - For months, they have been reminded at every turn that they are the greatest players on earth, an awesome collection of talent. On Saturday, the members of Dream Team III ran into a reality check.

Drag boat racer Way is ready Web-posted July 6, 1996 at 11:15 p.m. Life's been a drag boat for Roger Way and his family, and you know what? They still love it.

Augusta beats Columbus 9 - 3 Web-posted July 6, 1996 at 11:15 p.m. The victory broke a three-game Augusta losing streak and moved the GreenJackets to within a game of front-running Columbus in the Southern Division of the South Atlantic League.

AOL giving away time to users Web-posted July 6, 1996 at 11:20 p.m. NEW YORK - America Online will give its subscribers a free hour of the service to settle 11 class-action lawsuits accusing it of rounding up to the next minute when calculating access charges, attorneys said Friday.