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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1997
Page
3
Patricia Langham faced charges of solicitation for murder after a SLED sting. Her husband Terry Langham posted 3000 cash bond in Aiken County as the case tied to a murder for hire conspiracy. Tammy George and a 16 year old remain jailed on related charges.
William Nesbit 32 seeks to erase the 1996 guilty plea and gain a new trial claiming his taxpayer funded lawyer failed proper investigation and advice. Nesbit has a history of offenses including forgery burglary larceny fraud and possessing a stolen car. He was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor in a plea deal before Judge Henry Floyd.
State lawmakers warn of lax oversight in the manufacturing sector despite a growing economy. Critics argue funds may be better spent on recruitment, while companies publicly claim billions in promised investments and thousands of promised jobs are announced but not fully realized.
The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory drew crowds with a live display featuring copperhead and cottonmouth snakes, non poisonous snakes, three baby alligators, plus frogs, turtles and salamanders. Children commented on the baby alligators and snakes with mixed impressions.
PALFED executives argue aggressive policies hurt long term value and key stakeholders while sacrificing jobs and communities. The South Carolina based bank, founded in Aiken in the mid 1950s, now operates 22 banking and seven mortgage offices in SC and one in Georgia, with assets of 655.7 million and deposits of 551.4 million as of Q1. Its Nasdaq National Market listing reflects its public standing.
Dear Abby notes National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week in April 2026 amid a donor shortage with over 49,000 Americans awaiting transplants. She stresses that family consent is required even when a donor card exists and urges readers to discuss their wishes with relatives.
Governor Frank Keating recalls the 1995 attack as hopeful, praising rescuers and the community’s response. Five finalists for a memorial design were announced at the service. Aren Kok notes the ceremony honors victims while Baylee Kok’s memory looms in the crowd.
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