Ditch Cleanup Brings Hope To Clearwater Cherry Street
CLEARWATER residents cheer as UM M and Manufacturing crews begin clearing the hazardous ditch behind Clearwater Elementary School. Citizens had complained after snakes appeared and children risked crossing the waterway. Officials say the ditch will be widened and maintained by AM M work crews, with piping discussed for the future.
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Clearwater
Cherry Street
United Merchants and Manufacturing
Gary McGregory
Aiken Standard
Highway 421
Um&m
Greenville
Robert Burchette
Burcette
Am&m
Bill Could Hurt S C as VR funding faces floor vote
A U S Senate bill to freeze federal aid for vocational rehabilitation in South Carolina until 1983 sparks debate. Thurmond and Bumpers seek a population based shift while SC and other smaller states push to retain a population and income formula. Joe Dusenbury notes funding tied to handicapped counts is hard to measure and may reflect broader poverty links.
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U. S. Senate
South Carolina
Raymond W. Mizell
V-R
Aiken
Strom Thurmond
R-Sc
Dale Bumpers
D-Ark
Snow Belt
Sun Belt
Jacob Javits
New York
Joe S. Dusenbury
State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Have You Heard A Church Picnic And Hidden Heart Attack
A church picnic sparked a curious exchange as Rev Bob James offered unusual thanks for the weekend’s few deaths allowing tent borrowing from George Funeral Home. Dutch Henrikson mused about Christmas while a grandchild eyed birthday gifts. Aiken youths teased meals to catch the TV show Emergency One with praise from the younger crowd. A child asked to wait for the heart attack on the dinner table.
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Dutch Henrikson
Bob James
George Funeral Home
Muggy Day Predicted For Aiken Area
The forecast calls for a hot humid day in the Aiken area with highs in the 80s and a slight chance of thundershowers. Tonight remains warm with a low around 70.
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Aiken
Aiken Council Prepares Yearly Report and Public-Works Items
The Aiken City Council will present the fiscal year report ending June 30 at tonight’s 8 PM meeting. Agenda includes a resolution honoring Sanford P. Bradley, appointments to commissions, second readings of several ordinances, dog license fee changes, and bids for new water meters. Public welcome.
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Aiken
Sanford P. Bradley
Council Chamber
Stroud to address Aiken's Wakin' breakfast club
John Stroud Republican candidate for lieutenant governor will speak at a special Aiken's Wakin' breakfast tomorrow at 7 19 a m Reservations can be made by calling the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce.
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John Stroud
Aiken’s Wakin
Greater Aiken
Hopelands Presents Patriotic Concert in Hopeland Gardens
The Aiken Community Band will present a patriotic sacred concert in Hopeland Gardens at 7 tonight. Selections include The Best of Sacred Music The Stars and Stripes Forever and God Bless America. If rain occurs the event will move to First Baptist Church. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Aiken
Hopeland Gardens
Stars and Stripes Forever
God Bless America
First Baptist Church
Sherry Granade Day Celebrates Courage and Teaching
Aiken honors Sherry Granade with a city proclamation and ceremony at St. Johns United Methodist Church. The hearing impaired education advocate, born with a limb difference, shares her belief in using talents within limits and pursuing further study at Gallaudet College.
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Robert James
St. John's United Methodist Church
Sherry
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Arkenite
Pilot International
Sherry Granade
University of South Carolina
Gallaudet College
Washington, D.C
St. Johns
Aiken
H.O. Weeks
Judy Jernigan
Bond Set At 50 000 For Two Ft Bragg Soldiers
Two Ft Bragg soldiers Lawrence G. Roper 23 and Ray Johnson 22 are jailed in Aiken County on 50 000 bond each after armed robbery charges. They allegedly robbed the Highway 215 Pawnshop owned by Alton Herring of 5 000 in cash and goods at 5 30 p m. A green Thunderbird linked them to the crime and led to arrests by local deputies. Army will not post bond. civilians will handle the case with possible dishonorable discharge if convicted.
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Ft. Bragg
N.C
Aiken County
Lawrence G. Roper
New York
N.Y
Ray Johnson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Highway 215
Alton Herring
Herring
Aiken Pavne Safety Department
Aiken County Today Highlights and Editorials
Local page features Dear Abby columns and editorials amid county news. Comics showcase light entertainment while community stories cover local events, school notes, and public notices shaping Aiken County life.
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Aiken County
Dear Abby
Two County Workers Fired After Assault Incident
Two Aiken County employees were dismissed for gross misconduct after an assault incident at the New Ellenton gravel pit on August 3. James Johnson, 22, Montmorenci, was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill for attempting to run down Willmer Coleman, 38, Graniteville, who suffered serious injuries and was treated at a local hospital. The case is under further investigation by the Aiken County Sheriff's Department.
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Aiken County
James Johnson
Montmorenci
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Department
Greene
Coleman
Planning Board Meets Tomorrow in Aiken City Hall
The City of Aiken Planning and Zoning Commission convenes tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the council chamber, with the Zoning Board of Adjustment following at 5 p.m. in the same room. Both meetings are open to the public.
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City of Aiken Planning and Zoning Commission
City Hall
Zoning Board of Ad
Justment
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Clearwater Elementary
Burdette
Willie Heath
Jeff Wallace
Bill
S.C
Ruth Walker
Council
Stroud
Hopelands
St. John’s
Hammond
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