Beetle Infestation Prompts Tree Removal in Hitchcock Woods
Hitchcock Woods faces infestations of Ipps Southern Pine Bark and Turpentine beetles across multiple sites. Clemson University Forestry recommends cutting and removing trees to curb spread across the 2000 acre preserve. A removal operation starts this week for two to three weeks with trucks entering and leaving at various points. Visitors should avoid work areas and call the Hitchcock Woods Foundation at 642 0528 for details.
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Mitchcock Woods
Clemson University ‘School of Forestry
Hitchcock Woods
Hitchcock Woods Foundation
Kevorkian Attends At Least 25th Death
Dr. Jack Kevorkian attended the death of Esther Cohan a 46 year old Illinois woman. Her death marks at least Kevorkian’s 25th assisted suicide case since 1990. Cohan suffered from multiple sclerosis and had been counseled by Kevorkian for months, according to attorney Geoffrey Fieger.
Deaths in South Carolina and Arizona obituaries
Obituary notices published on page 6A list Daisy E. Barnett Aiken Jimmy K. Bedenbaugh Batesburg Leesville Lowell Thomas Burge Trenton Claudia Lee Hilton Durden Langley Wille Jeff Aiken W Leslie Worth Sun City West indicating passings and related notices for these individuals.
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Daisy E. Barnett
Aiken
Jimmy K. Bedenbaugh
Batesburg-Leesaville
Lowell Thomas Burge
Trenton
Claudia Lee Hilton Durden
Langley
Wille Jeff
W. Leslie Worth
Sun City West
AHS Dedicates New Facility Named for Former Principal James A. Taylor
Aiken High School dedicated the James A. Taylor Student Activities Center on Sunday. The modern complex includes a gymnasium five classrooms and multiple multi purpose rooms. The dedication honors former principal James A. Taylor as Bernice Taylor received an artist's rendering.
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James A. Taylor
Taylor
Jerusalem Bus Bomb Kills Five in Morning Attack
A bus bombing near Mount Scopus in Jerusalem killed five and wounded about 109 during morning rush hour. Investigators suspect a suicide bomber, possibly a woman, with an anonymous claim attributing responsibility to Hamas. Talks on a West Bank troop pullout were suspended, though Peres did not expect delays to an agreement. The No. 26 bus wildfire aftermath damaged a second bus, with students from Hebrew University among the injured.
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Jerusalem
Mount Scopus
Hamas
Israel
West Bank
Shimon Peres
Ramat Eshkol
Army
Arieh Amit
Butterflies Signal Start as School Nears in Aiken County
As school openings approach excitement grows for teachers and students. Dr. Linda B. Eldridge notes butterflies arise from anticipation and responsibility. Area 5 registration dates have passed. remaining in Areas 1 2 3 4 include Aug 22 23 24 with times 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and makeup days Aug 28 for Midland Valley schools.
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Aiken County
Linda B. Eldridge
Jackson
Beech Island
New Ellenton
North Augusta
Aiken
Paul Knox Middle School
North Augusta High School
Midland Valley
Ridge Spring
Monetta
Wagener
Bistro Entertainer Aiming For Broadway
Lisa Shhmon, 17, has been a weekend piano vocalist at the Carolina Bistro, performing Broadway tunes with the chance to branch to Rollins College in Winter Park Florida for theater. She hopes to reach Broadway someday and keeps a tips jar as she saves for college while touring audiences enjoy seafood stews and salads. Her family has strong entertainment ties with a Tonight Show appearance, acting siblings, and an uncle finishing an off Broadway run.
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Lisa Shhmon
Carolina
Miss Shhmon
Rollins College
Winter Park
Florida
Carolina Bistro
Billy
Bolton
Rebid Team Announced By WSRC
Westinghouse Savannah River Co announced its five year six billion dollar contract rebid team for the Savannah River Site. The management and operations contract will be led by WSRC with Bechtel National BNFL and Babcock Wilcox among the major players. The morning press conference at USC Aiken featured Gary Clark Jim Moore and Ambrose Schwalle. The proposal also includes about 20 subcontractors.
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Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
Savannah River
Maor
Aiken
WSRC
Bechtel Naional Inc
Bnfl Inc
Bob‘cock and Wilcox
USC Aiken
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Gary Clark
Jim Moore
Government and Environmental Services Co
Ambrose L. Schwalle
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Labonte
Kevorkian
Abby
AHS
By Larry Taylor
Rutland Drive
Bernice ‘Taylor
Aiken Hisesetari H
Igh School
Sam Gassma
Activitine
Scott Webster
Ronen Shmuel
Hebrew University
Orlil Ben-Ya‘mini
Shannon
Broadway
Richard Schmon
Robert McCormick
Scott W
Lisa Schmon
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