State funds allocated for Edgefield tornado cleanup
Edgefield County will receive 20000 in state funds to help cover spring tornado cleanup costs. The May storms killed one woman and damaged homes timber and farmland from Lincoln County Georgia to Johnston. Cleanup costs estimated at 33700 with the grant not covering county overtime or rescue meals.
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Edgefield
Edgefield County
Lincoln County
Johnston
South Carolina
Wayne Adams
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Small Business Administration
Police blotter reports thefts and break ins across local streets
A July 12 open house on Audubon Drive saw a visitor steal a Minolta 450 SI camera valued at 800. On July 29 vandals broke back and driver side car windows on Howlandville Road Warrenville. A North Augusta Glenmore Street car was entered with its radio stolen. Trail Pond Drive home burglary saw a VCR and other items taken. A Baker Street Gloverville truck right side window was broken and an amplifier stolen.
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Audubon Drive
Howlandville Road
Warrenville
Glenmore Street
North Augusta
Trail Pond
Baker Street
Gloverville
KAREY SAN TOS Joins S C Aquarium Summer Program
KAREY SAN TOS, math and science teacher at MILLBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, was selected for the S C Aquarium summer training program. She spent July traveling statewide to meet scientists and environmental educators and gather ideas for classroom instruction.
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Karey Santos
Millbrook
S.C. Aquarium
Applicants flood Aiken County elections director post
A large stack of applications for the Aiken County Registrations and Elections Director position has been reported, with more than three dozen filed. Delegation secretary Sandra Pasquale noted the tough standards include knowledge of election laws and procedures, training election personnel, and strong communication and computer skills. Final appointment will be made by the county's senators and representatives.
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Sandra Pasquale
Aiken County
Pasquale
Slaying brings jail term in Aiken County case
Louis Roccia, 28, received 25 years for manslaughter in the June 3, 1997 shooting death of David James Procko outside a Moneta area mobile home. Procko and Roccia, a tire company worker, had argued over a drug sale after a target shooting session. Roccia faced potential life if convicted of murder. plea saved time and taxpayers money.
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Aiken County
Barbara Morgan
Wallis Alves
Luke Brown
Louis Lee Roceia
David James Procko
Alves
Procko
Moneta
Ms. Morgan
Roccia
Tire Company
N A family therapist arrested on tax charges
Dr. Edgar J. Holt a North Augusta family therapist was arrested Tuesday on state charges of failing to file South Carolina income tax returns for 1993 and 1994. He was released on a $20000 bond from the Aiken County Detention Center. The state Revenue Department said Holt filed federal returns but not state returns. He could face at least two years in jail if convicted.
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Edgar J
Joe) Holt
North Augusta
South Carolina
Danny Brazell
State Department of Revenue
Holt
Aiken County
Brazell
Heart attack ruled out in Silver Bluff accident
Audrey Johnson 87 died after her truck rear ended a car on Silver Bluff Road. Autopsy found no heart attack as the cause. Car driver Janice Ann Auernheimer 70 left turn into Hidden Haven Drive and both were taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Johnson died about an hour later.
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Aiken
Silver Bluff Road
Aiken County
E.L
Bo) Rearden
Audrey Johnson
Rearden
Janice Ann Auernheimer
New Ellenton plans future after sewer scandal
The New Ellenton Town Council held a planning meeting to address the town’s troubled past, including a sewer scandal involving former mayor Randy Shaw. Mayor pro tem Vernon Dunbar said the aim is openness and rebuilding trust while outlining long term plans for revitalization and attracting industry. Residents discussed improvements and a 10 year vision as facilitator Bill Steiner guided the session.
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New Ellenton
Vernon Dunbar
Randy Shaw
Shaw
Dunbar
Bill Steiner
South Carolina
Wagener Museum Holds Jail, Midwife History in Town
Wagener's small jail turned museum displays a 1905 white brick jail and a 1990 founding by Marabelle Ray. Co chair Will Leister hopes for a larger building to house items including a restored 1957 Chevy donated by a local resident and tools of African American midwife Mrs C E Matthews who delivered over 300 babies. A donated Edison Gramophone adds to the collection as history remains alive in this three room museum.
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Marabelle Ray
Will Leister
Wagener Museum
Wagener
Leister
C.E. Matthews
Matthews
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Kroger
University Parkway
Aiken Department of Public Safety
McGruff
Sheriff's Office
Adps Pact
Graniteville Boy Scout
ADT Security Systems
Diane Dunaway
David Turno
Sandi Kangas
By Carl Langley
Scott Webster
Marie Kearse
York Street
Porche
Kelsea
N.A
Silver Bluff
N.E
Pro
Ginny Southworth
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