Dennis Scared Tourists Myrtle Beach Storm Impact
Tropical Storm Dennis disrupted South Carolina tourism with Myrtle Beach taking an estimated $2 million hit as about 30,000 to 40,000 visitors fled inland. Officials noted cautious crowds as Hilton Head Island and coastal areas expected a normal weekend turnout ahead of schools opening.
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Larry Gooding
Coastal Trip Faces Weekend Rain Along South Carolina
Forecast shows showers and thundershowers along the South Carolina coast all weekend. Rain chances run 70 percent tonight, 50 percent tomorrow and Sunday. Coastal temperatures stay in the low 80s.
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Prisoner Released Then Recalled In County Jail Mix Up
Aiken County sheriff's department suspended a jail employee for one week without pay after releasing Connie Weed by mistake. Weed, held on bad check charges, was recalled and rebooked after the error, which followed confusion over her sentence length and restitution.
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Bowe
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Sheriff's Department
Reagan says he ordered Navy to challenge Libya claim
President Reagan told reporters aboard the USS Constellation that he personally approved naval maneuvers in international waters to challenge Muammar Khadafy’s claim over the Gulf of Sidra. He said the aim was to show U.S. resolve and that if fired upon, American ships would shoot back.
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Pacific
Politician discussion and retreat plans cited in local talks
Lou Papouchado and friends considered attending a yoga retreat with a bundled price including room and fasting. Rep Butler Derrick, amid reapportionment talks, said he would accept speaking engagements statewide as district maps may shift.
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Lou
Butler Derrick
Derrick
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Inside Today Ann Taylor To Be Honored
Ann Taylor is honored in today’s edition with a feature on her achievements and community work. This brief notes her upcoming recognition and invites readers to see Page 5A for full coverage.
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Promising Clemson Student Gene McGee Dies at 22
Gene McGee, a Clemson University agronomy major and Clemson Alpha Gamma Rho member from Warrenville, died at 22 after a brief cancer illness. Friends and teachers recall his strong drive for education and generous nature, with remarks from teacher Pat Dickey, classmate Bob Fogle, and minister L Roy Frierson.
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Aiken High
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Aiken
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Fogle
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