WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Current and former Delaware politicians, family and friends of Pierre S. “Pete” du Pont IV gathered Friday to remember the late governor, U.S. House member and presidential candidate nearly a year after his death.
Friday’s memorial service at a Wilmington theater had been delayed due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The Republican served as governor two terms and ran for president in 1988. Friday’s speakers credited him for reviving the state’s economy, working across the partisan aisle and sharing a cheerful spirit.
He was a member of the family known for its chemical company holdings, but broke into law and politics.
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DOVER, Del. (AP) — Rain postponed Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway to Monday. Dover got in only 78 laps before the race was red flagged. The race resumes at noon Monday. Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott starting 1-2. Ryan Blaney is third, Martin Truex Jr. is fourth and William Byron fifth. Dover will hold a Monday race for the fourth time in 104 […]
