Cleanup Launches at Clearwater Finishing Plant Site
EPA official Steve Spurlin oversees the start of a multi million dollar cleanup at the abandoned Clearwater Finishing Plant in Aiken County. Officials expect at least three months before a formal decision on the chemical wastes can be made as OHM Corp. technicians begin sampling and assessments.
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Clearwater
Steve Spurlin
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Spurlin
Old
Sharon
Barnwell
OHM
Teens Seek Teen Center Amidst Lack of Local Hangouts
An Aiken Gazette special reports a generation of teens facing identity issues and limited nightlife options. AYAC leaders argue for a central teen center with coffee shop style seating to provide a safe gathering space, noting transportation and funding hurdles.
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Aiken County
Anna Majalik
Miss Majalik
Aiken High School
Aiken
Gardeners Compete for Cash in Aiken Standards Contest
Local growers may win cash prizes for the heaviest tomato or crooked neck yellow squash. First prize 100 dollars, second 50, third 25, with entries locally grown and weigh-ins at the Aiken Standard office weekdays. Deadline Friday August 12. call 648 2311 for details.
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Aiken Standard Business Office
Aiken Standard
Judge orders migrant camp shut until safety standards met
A federal judge rules Edgfield County migrant workers camp must close and be inspected by the Labor Department to meet health and safety standards within five days. The order also applies to two other peach farm camps owned by William Williams amid concerns over well water contamination. Williams disputes the water safety claim.
Three-Year Probe Nets Drug Arrests
Greenville authorities say a three year probe into Upstate drug trafficking ended with arrests of three men. Charles Andre Mattison, 24, Taylors, charged with trafficking cocaine and related counts. Sheriff’s Sgt. Paul Guy labeled him No. 1. In North Myrtle Beach, Anthony L. Wade, 33, wanted for four prior bank robberies in York County and Charlotte, was arrested after a People's Federal Savings and Loan robbery and a beach motel pickup.
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Greenville
Charles Andre Mattison
Taylors
Paul Guy
Greenville County
North Myrtle Beach
Chester
Anthony L. Wade
York County
Charlotte
N.C
FBI
Beach
People’s Federal Savings and Loan
Wade
Obituary Notices List Four Local Residents
Obituary notices for Mary Shealy Barnes and Peggy Gilbert Christy of Aiken and Lawrence Cornell Breaker of Aiken and James Patterson of New Ellenton appear on Page 6A detailing their deaths and basic funeral information.
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Mary Shealy Barnes
Aiken
Lawrence Cornell Breaker
Peggy Gilbert Christy
Trenton
James Patterson
New Ellenton
Undecided Leads The Race In South Carolina Primary
South Carolina voters remain unsure as candidates intensify campaigns ahead of Tuesday's primary. State races show up to 40 to 45 percent of voters undecided, a target for candidates seeking momentum as the week progresses.
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S.C
Aiken Standard Plans Primaries Special Section
The Aiken Standard will publish a Sunday special on South Carolina primaries featuring candidate profiles, voting locations, and primary system explanations. Laurens Senator James Bryan, a congressional candidate, is noted among the undecided spots referenced on Page 6A.
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Aiken Standard
Laurens
James Bryan
Congress
UPS To Build Hub In Columbia
UPS announces a 30 million regional air hub at Columbia Metropolitan Airport creating about 200 jobs. The plan, unveiled by UPS Airlines President Tom Weidemeyer and Sen. Ernest Hollings, targets a 1996 opening with 360 new employees and additional daily flights.
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Washington
United Parcel Service
Southeastern
Columbia Metropolitan
UPS Airlines
Tom Weidemeyer
Ernest F
Fritz) Hollings
D-S.c
Capitol Lawn
Columbia
Hollings
UPS
South Carolina
CMA
Senator to ex Clinton counsel crossed the line in case
Senate Banking Committee accused ex counsel Bernard Nussbaum of pressuring Roger Altman to stay on the probe tied to the Clintons. Chairman Donald Riegle said the interference affected a recusal decision and challenged Nussbaum’s actions during the late night hearing.
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Washington
Bernard Nussbaum
Clinton
Roger C. Altman
Senate Banking Committee
Donald W. Riegle Jr
House
S&l
Senate
Altman
Nussbaum
White House
Riegle
Dmich
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Carl Langley
Ginny Southworth
Kevin Heaton
Bryan Mitchell
Shannon Bayn
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Rage
U.S
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Maan
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