Campbell Denies Dole Running Mate Speculation
Ex Governor Carroll Campbell, now an insurance lobbyist, says Senator Bob Dole is serious about Campbell possibly joining the Republican ticket. Dole listed Campbell as a potential running mate during a Columbia visit, while rival Phil Gramm accuses Dole of name dropping to boost support.
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Columbia
Carroll Campbell
Senate
Bob Dole
Campbell
Texas
Phil Gramm
Dole
Washington
Obituary Notices From Williston to Atlanta
Obituary notices list Elmore Bing Jr of Williston Elizabeth Rives Clarke of Aiken William J Irwin of Aiken Grover Wilson Jarvis of Winston Salem N C Robbie Lee Lambert of Burnettown Willie Mae Lowman of Batesburg Lois Rankin of Aiken Mack Weaver of Atlanta reported on Page 9A with brief funeral details and dates.
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Elmore Bing Jr
Williston
Elizabeth Rives Clarke
Aiken
William J. Irwin
Grover Wilson Jarvis
Winston Salem
N.C
Robbie Lee Lambert
Burnettown
Willie Mae Lowman
Batesburg
Lois Rankin
Aiken Mack
Mackfield) Weaver
Atlanta
Plans Laid For Aiken Commerce Village Business Park
The Aiken Corporation advances plans for a 300 acre Commerce Village business park near the historic grid with an estimated 4.2 million development cost. Construction runs 1997 through 2000 as funding seeks 1.2 million in seed money from Aiken 20/20 for economic development while Verenes Industrial Park projects also advance.
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Sions
Commerce Village
Aiken Corporation
Aiken
Verenes
Charities Confront Competition From Thrift and Discount Stores
Thrift shops in Aiken County and North Augusta face increased competition from consignment shops discount stores and flea markets. Salvation Army units report customer shifts but note sales remain steady due to ongoing efforts and lower prices.
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Aiken County
Aiken
North Augusta
Delvin Streets
Salvation Army Thrift
Roy Harris
Salvation Army
Ms. Streets
Capt. Harris
Burnettown
Annexing Midland Valley to Burnettown for Growth
Community groups in Midland Valley push annexation into Burnettown seeking state funds and greater tax flexibility. Burnettown officials cite benefits from incorporation including funding access, while noting tax changes require voter approval. Petitions seek 75 percent resident support and equal property representation before council consideration.
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Midland Valley
Burnettown
Unified Government
Pink Slips Scheduled At SRS In Early May Mixup
DOE officials clarify layoff timing at the Savannah River Site. Dr. Mario P. Fiori announced May 1 pink slip notices for shift workers while DOE spokesman Bill Taylor said notification would begin Tuesday and continue today with final decisions pending Washington approval. About 4,200 positions may be cut, largely from Westinghouse Savannah River Company, affecting the workforce over five months.
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Mario P. Fiori
Savannah River
Department of Energy
Washington
DOE
Bill Taylor
DOE Plans Mass Layoffs at Savannah River Project
About 2,000 employees chose early retirement and involuntary separation packages leaving nearly 2,300 layoffs. DOE will also meet layoff demands through subcontractors and by allowing some contracts to expire without renewal.
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Bechtel Savannah River Inc
Fiori
DOE
Schools To Look At Complaints Of Bias
Aiken County School District faces calls to examine hiring and promotion practices for possible discrimination. Since February a group named Concerned Ministers of Aiken County has urged action. At Thursday’s meeting the board and ministers sought a constructive path forward with positive dialogue.
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Board of Education
Aiken County
John B. Bradley
Nathaniel Irvin
Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
Clearwater
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Gentle
Giant’ Among Heroes
South Carolina
State Education Department
Abby
Steven T. Thompson
Scott Webster
Ruby Jones
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Valley Trusts
Tom King
Gail Barron
SRS
Citizens For Nuclear Technology Awareness
Taylor
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
AAV
Management
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