Aftermath Tightens as Jefferson County Returns to Class
Jefferson County schools reopen as Columbine remains a complex crime scene. Investigators interview students and relatives of suspects Harris and Klebold to determine involvement while bodies are removed. Sheriff Stone notes possible broader conspiracy and US Attorney General Reno pushes guns from youths.
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Dylan Kledd
John Stone
Dave Thomas
Janet Reno
Reno
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Local schools react to violence in wake of mass shooting
In the aftermath of Tuesday's Littleton shooting, local schools discuss campus safety measures. Principal Margaret Mullen of Mid and Valley High stresses heightened awareness while relying on school resource officers to deter fights, seize weapons, and protect students. Officer Sonny Ford at South Aiken High notes student feedback as campuses reassess security plans.
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Littleton
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Valley High
Sonny Ford
South Aiken High
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Aiken Hospitality Tax Sparks Restaurateur Pushback
Restaurateurs protest the citys March approval of a 2 percent hospitality tax on prepared meals and drinks. Owners warn computerized registers must be reprogrammed at about 50 per machine, with proceeds funding tourism and cultural projects.
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Restaurateurs
Aiken
David Ruth
Hog Heaven
York Street
Teens Steppin Out as Prom Season Starts
Prom season begins in Midland Valley with hundreds of teens set for gowns, tuxedos, limousines, and dance music. MVHS hosts a Saturday prom at the Holley Inn in Aiken. Teachers Colleen Booker and Pam Gall praise the event while retailers report busy preparations and dress registrations to avoid duplicates for local celebrations.
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Holley Inn
Aiken
MVHS
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Pam Gall
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Tragedy haunts North Augusta as memorials begin
In North Augusta Pastor James Glander notes sadness after the murder of 6 year old Keenan O Mallin and the Colorado high school shooting. He plans a memorial service to offer hope and calls for small community actions to heal. Keenan vanished Saturday near Riverview Park and was found Sunday. he had been strangled.
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North Augusta
Keenan O'Mallin
Colorado
Glander
Holy Trinity Luthern Church
Keenan
O’mailia
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