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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 2000

Page

4

Aiken County to Hold Final Reading on 1 Percent Sales Tax

The Aiken County Council will vote tonight on a new ordinance establishing a 1 percent local option sales tax with a November ballot. The measure would fund voter approved capital projects with revenues allocated to local governments and would end after seven years or once $54 million is raised.

Aiken County

Gore selects Lieberman as running mate amid faith emphasis

Democrats highlight Lieberman's moral standing to boost Gore against Republican sex scandal attacks. Lieberman's selection makes the first Jewish major party ticket, with Gore aides noting a strong family and faith bond. Republicans seek issue contrasts on Social Security and school vouchers.

Lieberman Gore Clinton Chris Lehane

Remembering a cherished teacher Raiford's longtime educator honored

Former pupil Dr John Tiffany recalls Raiford as an excellent teacher who connected with teens and earned respect from students and the whole school. Tiffany, now a pediatrician, praises Raiford for helping underprivileged kids and guiding current students as he reflects on Raiford's decadeslong career beginning in 1961. Raiford's wife Charlotte and their five college graduate children share in his legacy.

John Tiffany Raiford Tiffany Tiffany's Christy Heaton Mills Rafford Schofield High Aiken High Charlotte B. Raiford

Funeral for Aiken High senior as investigation continues

Family mourns Jessica while the Aiken Department of Public Safety continues the homicide probe. Interviews with relatives and friends proceed as officers add patrols and an school resource officer. Autopsy cites internal bleeding and oxygen deprivation. tips urged with up to $1,000 reward for leads.

God Earth Dad Mom Granny Heather Amy Brad Shane Aiken Department of Public Safety Aiken High School Tom Galardi ADPS Galardi Jessica Brentwood Place Aiken County Sue Townsend Crosland Park Coronner’s

New York police chief to announce resignation amid probes and crime drop

New York City Police Commissioner Howard Safir plans to resign after four years marked by racial tensions and a sharp crime decline. Sources say announcement may come Tuesday amid questions about a May cancer diagnosis and future job.

New York New York City Howard Safir Safir William Bratton

Hunley rises from grave amid rescue and mystery

The Hunley submarine story recounts 14 organizers of a welcome home, a salvage effort by Cussler funded divers, and a plan to conserve the vessel for seven years before display at Charleston museum. A bugler was to play taps and ministers were to bless the crew remains.

Sab James Island HL. Hunley Cussler Charleston Museum

Beating death trial hinges on caregiver status in Child death case

The trial established Victoria suffered physical abuse with head trauma as the cause. Defense attorney Wallis Alves argued Smith, though Ms. Cowart's live-in lover, was not the caregiver. Judge Cooper found Smith a custodian during the period leading to the death, while Alves faulted Ms. Cowart for the injuries and challenged the state's use of photos and other evidence.

Victoria Wallis Alves Smith Ms. Cowart Ms. Alves Cooper

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