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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2002
Page
1
Lottery officials announced a $325 million Big Game jackpot with three winning tickets. Georgia Lottery spokesman LB Landroche said one ticket came from Dacula, a town about 32 miles from Atlanta. Lawmakers press to expel Rep James Traficont amid calls for resignation.
The golf event pays homage to Claude “Tater Pie” Redd and honors Longevity with a tribute planned to raise funds for beautifying one of his favorite places.
Obituaries list Jack Cluck North Augusta Thomas A DeGennaro Ann Freshour Beech Island William Hicks Aiken Cloyd Darrell Howell Dr Charles T Nephew Willie Edward Randall Sr Aiken and others in region. notices reference January 5A and local obituary notices in newspapers.
Gov Jim Hodges met with state safety officials to discuss blocking plutonium shipments from Rocky Flats to the Savannah River Site possibly arriving May 15. Public safety leaders say crews will inspect trucks and routes as Hodges seeks a legally enforceable agreement with federal authorities.
USC Aiken contemplates up to a 210 percent tuition rise to offset budget cuts, with a final decision expected in two months. Planning talks cite a 10 percent figure, pending Board of Trustees action in June and official student notices. Charleston and Georgia system boards also review sizable increases, while current SC resident tuition stands at $1,819 per semester and $4,082 for nonresidents.
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat condemned the Israeli siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and appealed for international help to end his isolation in Ramallah after meeting with Secretary of State Colin Powell. He warned the isolation could threaten Middle East stability.
Aiken County high schools stage seven alcohol awareness mock crashes. South Aiken senior Selwyn DeLoach spearheaded the event on the football field to show DUI dangers. Grim Reaper actor Jones Bowen led students through stages from party to crash after a distracted driver answers his phone.
Aiken County Council marked the start of a county wide road paving effort on Square Circle Road near Rainbow Falls Road with a ceremonial soil turn and remarks about progress. The plan includes 1.9 miles on Square Circle Road and 3.7 miles on Mount Zion Road and Fields Cemetery Road, with several roads advertised for construction and others in design and easement phases.
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