John Cederholm of Marion, Mass, an upscale coastal town, told the local Standard Times that he was still bracing for the worst while cleaning out his boat on Friday.

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Former winner Charlie Spedding joins John Inverdale for Radio Five Live's coverage of the Flora London Marathon between 0830 and 1215, with commentary on the elite races from John Rawling, Mike Costello and Chicago Marathon winner Marion Sutton.

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Built in 1763, the John Rutledge House Inn is a few blocks from Francis Marion Square.

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