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Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1996
Page
13
Missing Lake Thurmond diver Russell Widener feared drowned
Clark Hill Graniteville man Russell Eugene Widener, 20, remains missing after disappearing Wednesday afternoon while swimming toward an inoperable boat about 40 yards offshore of Scott's Ferry Landing. Law enforcement and DNRO divers with Abbeville Rescue Squad searched two days. witnesses say he went down quickly and did not surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Hill
Graniteville
Lake Thurmond
D.C
McCormick
Widener
Hitchcock Auction Saturday At Rye Patch
The Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center hosts its ninth annual charity auction For the Love of Horses for the Love of Hitchcock at Rye Patch 100 Berrie Road. Tickets are 45 dollars per person and available at the Hitchcock center or the venue night of the event. Catering by West Side Bowery. for information call 648-8344.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Hitchcock
Rye Patch
Berrie Road
West Side
Bowery
Police Blotter: multiple thefts and break-ins reported
A.957 magnum handgun was stolen from a car at Roxanne's Car Wash on Richland Avenue. Fireworks valued at about $6,000 were taken from a Pine Log Road stand, with possible link to items found in Windsor. A residence on Bluff Landing was broken into during a move, furniture valued at $5,418 removed. Other thefts include a TV valued at $150 on Honey Suckle Trail and goods worth over $2,000 from Boyd Pond Road. A .38 pistol was stolen from Thomas Street home amid a broken back door. Updated 4/26/96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxanne
Richland Avenue
Treworks
Pine Log Road
Windsor
Bluff Landing
Ile
Boyd Pond Road
Thomas Street
Yellow Bike Program to Start in June in Aiken
City sponsors a new Yellow Bike Program to reduce car use with about 20 donated bicycles to be stationed downtown. Aiken officials cite sidewalk safety rules and plan routes via Park, Pendleton, Barnwell and Newberry while seeking funding between 500 and 1000 dollars. Public safety and environmental committees coordinate with donations from ADPS and local garages to launch in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens Street
Richland Avenue
Roger LeDue
Park
Pendleton
Barnwell
Avenue
Newberry
Chris Thompson
Aiken
Cmmmittee
Pegey
Portland
Ore
United Way Volunteers Shine At Appreciation Event
United Way of Aiken County held a volunteer appreciation reception at the Willcox Inn with Stanley Quarles, Harriett Skinner, and Paul Durban attending. Quarles likened volunteer effort to beeswax in a copper kettle making jelly beans shine, urging continued teamwork and involvement during South Carolina Volunteer Week proclaimed by Governor Beasley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina
United Way
Aiken County
Willcox
Stanley Quarles
United Way Board
Harriett Skinner
David M. Beasley
South Carolina
Carol McCormack
Paul Durban
Russ Foret
Graniteville and Avondale Plan Merger Finalized Monday
S L Spooner reports that Avondale and Graniteville Company prepare to finalize a merger on Monday. Kingsmore, CEO of Graniteville, says the deal will boost denim production, raise job security, and create a stable ownership benefiting Aiken County and the textile industry. Jennifer Smith wins a community service essay award as Rotary marks fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale Company
Graniteville Company
Dougingsmore
South Aikian Rotary Club
Kingsmore
Avondale
Graniteville
America
Aiken County
South Aiken
Teens learn about American law enforcement and business
Welsh exchange student Beth plans a law enforcement career after visiting the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and proving marksmanship at a range. She has observed a murder trial and a high speed chase while shadowing officers as part of the Aiken Welsh Exchange. Jessica Mellors shadows Rieter Corp workers in quality control and purchasing during her two week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Lordeth
Thomas
Aiken County
Aiken
Andrew C. Hagan
Beth
Wales
Jessica
Rieter Corp
Rieter
Courtney Hagan
Beth Thomas
Jessica Mellors
Also Mentioned on This Page
Etherredge
Second Baptist Church
USC Aiken Etherredge Center
Chasiti Kirkland
ADPS
Scott Webs
Sarah Goetzman
Jake Hamrick
Jake
Virginia Acres
Sarah
Jordan
Aiken High School
Stanley
Graniteville Co
S.L. Spooner
South Airicn Rotary Club
Willcox Inn
Mike Bruce
Armac
Philip Lord
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