Salley election declared null and void over filing failures
Salley Mayor Jack Able and Councilman Pline Sharpe were ruled ineligible in Tuesday's election for failing to file pledges and affidavits required by state law. The vote followed a closed executive session. Councilman Billy Stiltinger was the sole valid candidate. Salley vowed to run again despite the setback.
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Briggs Salley Jr
Commission
Flora
Rudloph V
Able
Bob Salley
Salley
State Ethics Commission
Billy Stiltinger
Stit
The
Election Commission
Sharpe
Birds cause chase in Mitchell Shopping Center store
Two policemen chased two birds through White's department store in Mitchell Shopping Center yesterday. The birds were captured and detained, ending the disturbance as Sonny Epps faces a garden aftermath with overgrown lawns and maintenance to manage.
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White's
Mitchell Shopping Center
Royal Canadian Mounties
Aiken
Tax Cut Moves to Senate as House OKs Measure
The House approved a $16.3 billion tax cut and sent it to the Senate where leaders expect the total to grow toward $20 billion. President Carter had sought a larger plan, but House passage blocks his compromise. Senate Finance Chair Long plans adds to offset inflation and Social Security tax next year.
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Washington
House
Senate
Carter
Ways and Means
Russell B. Long
D-La
Finance Committee
Long
Weekend forecast shows clouds and warm temperatures
Weekend weather for Aiken Countians calls for mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms, heavy at times. Tonight low around 70, tomorrow high in the 80s, then Sunday to Tuesday partly cloudy with highs upper 80s to low 90s and nightly lows in the 70s. A flash flood watch remains in effect in the mountains and foothills.
Inside Today A Weekend Of Bluegrass See Page Five
A feature note teases weekend bluegrass coverage on page five. The item highlights a likely schedule of performances and related events for a country music genre, inviting readers to explore details within the edition.
Aiken Band Performs Monday At Hopelands
The Aiken Community Band will perform Monday at Hopeland Gardens at 7 p.m. Selections include patriotic and sacred pieces such as The Stars and Stripes Forever America the Beautiful and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. In case of rain the concert moves to First Baptist Church. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Aiken
Hopeland Gardens
First Baptist Church
Clearwater Ditch Repair Begins Under UM M Mandate
Work starts today on the Clearwater ditch cleanup after Green ville corporate offices ordered UM M to clear and maintain the site. AM M officials and county leaders discuss options while surveying planned and a foot bridge replacement follows recent flood damage to protect Clearwater Elementary School students.
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Clearwater
Greenville
United Merchants and Manufacturing
Um&m
J. Lester Thompson
Am&m
Bath
Con
Thompson
L. C. Greene
Greene
Carter
Pope Paul VI Funeral Plans Open Air Mass at St Peter's
The Vatican said Pope Paul VI will be buried after a public viewing extended to Saturday afternoon. An outdoor funeral on St. Peter's Square will feature Cardinal priests as principal celebrants with mass at 6 p.m. EDT and televised globally.
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Vatican
Paul VI
St. Peter's Basilica
Bier
Papal Catafalque
St. Peter's
Papal Summer Palace
Castel Gandolfo
Pope Paul
College of Cardinals
Paul
St. Peter's Square
Christendom
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Sonny Epps
Sonny
White House
Cyrus Vance
Edmond le Breton
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Aiken County Today
Hopelands
Thomas Carter
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