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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2001
Page
1
Sen Jesse Helms, 79, confirms in a WRAL TV broadcast that he will not run for re election after 2003. The longtime conservative says time has taken its toll and cites a Democrat Sam Ervin Jr quote as part of his farewell.
Greg Maddux downplays his hitting but admits the novelty of DH duties since a poor high school hitting record. The four time Cy Young winner quips that his batting adds interest to his standout pitching career.
Vera H. Simpson of Decatur, Lonnie Wood of Leesville, Edward McManus of Johnston, Edwin L. Smoak of Langley, and Kathleen Swartz of Wagener are listed in this obituary notice segment.
Damien Ashley Heard 18 of Decatur Alabama died at UCB Chemical Corp on Revco Road when a crane boom extension fell during construction work. He was helping a boom operator for Suitt Construction Co. OSHA is investigating, autopsy scheduled in Newberry.
A 1999 Toyota left Richland Avenue at about 7 45 p m and severed two S C Electric and Gas poles, leaving about 1800 homes and businesses without power for roughly two hours. The driver, a man alone, was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. traffic lights were damaged and stop signs were installed for intersection safety. Local stores reported outage lasting until 10 30 p m. See WRECK Page 8A.
Lottery fever spreads as players nationwide await another chance Saturday to win a massive Powerball jackpot nearing 300 million dollars. The CSRA region braces for effects though South Carolina residents show growing enthusiasm while nearby states participate.
Beech Island murder suspect Roger Dwayne Martin, 19, surrendered to authorities after a perimeter was set around North Augusta. Police tracked him from a 911 call to a club house bathroom and across the river area where he was captured near Burnside Drive. He faces charges including murder, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during a violent crime.
Lisa Hall of Aiken reflects on the December 2000 fire that destroyed the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and led to its planned October reopening as a new chapter for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.
The Aiken Center for the Arts at 122 Laurens St. S.W. reopens at 5 p.m. after a 700000 dollar renovation adding larger event spaces and restoring the original wooden ceiling. Co founder Pat Koelker and Tonya Gregg will showwork. a 30th anniversary is noted. Pianist Melinda Starnes performs. sale of piano proceeds to fund a new instrument.
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