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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1996
Page
8
Michael W. Gibbons recalls his sister's wedding in a spirited, humorous column. The groom, groomsmen, and family endure rehearsal tension before a smooth ceremony and a lively reception. He jokes about “Mission Impossible” prep, sisterly elopement mockery, and a toast featuring a childhood poem. He notes relief after the event and hints at future weddings.
Six boys aged 14 to 17 from Charleston Dorchester Kershaw and Chester counties escaped the Columbia Training Center around 11 pm Sunday after a faulty electronic exit door and a security fence breach. One additional inmate briefly escaped but was recaptured. Police do not consider them dangerous. The prison opened in July and houses about 400 youths. Governor Beasley ordered a review of problems at the former mental hospital converted to a prison.
Hilton Head Island residents weighed mixed results from AFL-CIO Union Summer interns led by Claire Antonelli. Demonstrations and confrontations drew criticism from business leaders while union officials cited changes including a labor contract at Melrose Club on Daufuskie Island.
Coastal Carolina University professor Linda Kuykendall collects Pez dispensers since 1993, displaying 118 pieces from Mickey Mouse to Mr Ugly. Her favorite is a policeman Pez, with Popeye a pricey find at 60 dollars, and her theme aims to make faculty offices feel light and inviting for students.
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