Local United Way freezes 1992 dues over national changes
United Way of Aiken County voted to suspend the rest of 1992 dues to United Way of America until top management reforms occur. The board seeks a needs test for the $20 000 it receives yearly and inclusion of local representatives on key boards. About $5 000 of first quarter dues has already been paid, with the group placing the remainder in escrow to restore public confidence.
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United Way of
Aiken County
United Way of America
United Ways
United Way
Dean Keaton
United Way of Aikencong
Uoe
Aited Way of America
Students Release Ladybugs As Earth Day Event
Schofield Middle School hosts a week of Earth Day activities with a poster contest and a ladybug release. Edna Mills and Julia Manos co sponsor the science club and praise daily statistics for conservation. Winners include Savanna Whitfield Cargile Damian Williamson and Marci Rapp first place.
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Arkenites
Edna Mills
Schofield Middle School
Savanna Whitfield-Cargile
Damian Williamson
Marci Rapp
Ellen Randall
Eric Serda
Sally Perrine
Science Club
Study Finds 683000 Women Raped Annually
A national study reports more than 680000 women and girls are raped yearly with 60 percent under 18. It cites stigma, underreporting, and fears of public disclosure as key factors. The report calls for media limits on publishing victims names without consent.
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Washington
Dean Kilpatrick
The
Medical University of South Carolina
South Carolina
First
Aiken-area
Michelle Simpkins
Aiken
Coalition For Abused Persons
National Victim Center
Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
Justice Department
FBI
Roups
Law aims to shield rape victims' names in records
Ms Simpkins supports a bill to substitute pseudonyms for rape victims in public court records. She says the legislation is needed and praises the courage of individuals who request anonymity.
Aiken School Budget Shortfall Declares Millage Gaps
The House and Senate versions put the fiscal 1993 budget at 116.9 mills, 22.02 mills short of the needed funds for priority projects like security guards, smaller class sizes, aides, and arts programs. Dr. Joseph R. Brooks and board members met with legislators to finalize the budget as of June, with debt service cuts and fringe benefit costs rising for local districts.
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House
Senate
Aiken County
Joseph R. Brooks
Brooks
Larry Clark
Robert Slay
Aiken
Local readers urged to call newsroom with tips
Readers are asked to contact the newsroom at 648-2311 to share news tips or story ideas for possible coverage. The prompt invites tips on events, issues, or人 activities in the community for timely reporting.
Local Names Listed for Hallill Death Notices in Florida and Carolinas
A list of individuals including ae yeree Hall ill of Jacksonville Florida Dr Harold L Maxwell of Aiken Nellie Mae Morris of Gloverville Tia Mae Still of Barnwell Alma Thomas of Charlotte North Carolina and Geneva Twitty of North Augusta is recorded in this notice providing names and associated cities for a regional obituaries or memorial record.
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Yeree Hall Ill
Jacksonville, Fla
Harold L. Maxwell
Aiken
Nellie Mae Morris
Gloverville
Tia Mae Still
Barnwell
Alma Thomas
Charlotte, N.C
Geneva Twitty
North Augusta
House Passes Tougher DUI Law
Columbia lawmakers advance a stricter drunk driving bill authorizing license revocation for drivers with BAC 0.15 or more and for under 21 with BAC 0.04, suspensions lasting 90 days with 20 day temporary license, plus mandatory arrest video recording. Mothers Against Drunk Driving calls for further action.
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Columbia
Mothers
House
Laura Hudson
Madd’s
Tiear
Abandoned Pups dumped by man in red Explorer van
Residents on Morton Street rescue eight brown and black puppies dropped by the curb early Friday. A neighbor adopted two. others condemn the act as shirking responsibility and not taking them to the SPCA. The incident prompted calls for accountability.
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Morton Street
Aban
Jill Pearce
SPCA
GM May Eliminate Models In Ongoing Restructuring
The Associated Press reports General Motors weighs folding the GMC into Chevrolet and consolidating mid size cars. Potential casualties include Caprice Buick Regal Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and Pontiac Grand Prix as executives push a leaner, more distinctive lineup amid worker and plant cuts.
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General Motors Corp
Washington Post
Robert Stempel
John F. Smith Jr
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