Williston toddler dies in US 278 crash near county line
A two year old from Williston Jamiz Startavious Desnawn Simpkins died in a car accident on US 278 near the Barnwell Allendale County line. No further details were available Sunday night. A separate Lee County collision killed three in Bishopville when a Ford Escort lost control and was struck by a pickup. The driver Connell Hancock 33 his son Thomas Adam Hancock 9 and passenger Johnny L Brythers 25 were all from Bishopville. A Cayce plane ran out of gas and attempted an emergency landing on Highway 21 clipping power lines but no injuries were reported. The Navy training plane traveled from North Carolina toward Columbia versus attempting to land at an airport but the wind thwarted the plan. The plane landed belly first after its landing gear caught lines. Masters week starts earlier deadlines to provide an early edition for readers.
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Obituary Notices for Nora Hill and Christine Johnson
Obituary notices from Athens Tennessee Nora Hill Gran iteville Christine E Johnson Gran iteville and Jamie Simpkins Williston appear on page 2B detailing their deaths and memorial arrangements.
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Nora Hill
Athens, Tenn
Christine E. Johnson
Graniteville
Jamie Simpkins
Williston
Aiken golf courses brace for Masters week crowds
Area courses expect their busiest week of the year as Masters week brings thousands of golfers to the region. Houndslake Country Club foresees about 2,500 players, nearly triple its average, with back to back tee times as visitors seek to play and watch.
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Jack Nicklaus
Greg Norman
Tiger Woods
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Area
Dave Franklin
Houndslake Country Club
Franklin
Houndslake
Half a Century of Service Harrington Retires from Aiken Prep
Bob Harrington committed 50 years to education at Aiken Preparatory School starting in 1947. He led as Headmaster from 1971 to 1988 and previously headed the day school from 1962 to 1973, balancing administration with classroom duties.
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Bob Harrington
Harrington
Harvard University
Aiken Prep
Making a difference in teaching and guiding students
A principal reflects on commitment to in-class teaching despite leadership duties. He emphasizes instilling strong study habits, self motivation, and the reward of alumni returning as successful adults. The interview notes the unit’s 80th anniversary and points to further details on page 3A.
Shuttle Returns Early From Columbia Mission
CAPE CANAVERAL Ka Space shuttle Columbia and its seven astronauts will return to Earth on Tuesday 12 days early due to a deteriorating power generator and potential explosion risk The decision ends the 16 day science mission marking only the third time a shuttle flight has been cut short for equipment failure NASA managers opted for a cautious landing with the generator degraded and the other fuel cells functioning.
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Shuttle mission cut short by fuel cell failure
NASA ordered Tuesday return after an electrical generator malfunction shortened the planned 18 day mission. Third shuttle mission cut by equipment failure, with noncritical systems shut to conserve power. Officials said two fuel cells remain reliable for a controlled landing while engineers debated.
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Art Walk honors late artist Jeff Lattimore in Aiken
The Aiken Tri-Development Center hosts a two day Art Walk Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring Jeff Lattimore's abstract pastel works and prints for sale to support disabled participation in art. Guided tours can be arranged by calling 642 8800. events include music and gallery stops across downtown.
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Aiken
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Tri-Development Center
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