Wreck Kills Truck Driver. 500 Evacuated After Gas Leak
A propane tanker driven by 32 year old C Donald Glover of Johnston crashed into a grain truck on S C 121. Glover died instantly and about 500 residents including Johnston Elementary students were evacuated due to a gas leak. Ronald McCoy of Monroe N C drove the grain truck and was injured.
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Johnston
C. Donald Glover
Johnston Elementary
Charles A. Waldrop
Glover
S.C
Ronald McCoy
Monroe
N.C
McCoy
Edgefield County
Johnston Flour Mill
Pargas
Lin Smithwick
Sheriff's Deputy Resigns in Aiken County Policy Incident
Aiken County Sheriff Paul D. Grant confirms a deputy resigned after a conduct unbecoming an officer incident. No charges were filed as the matter involved departmental policy, not criminal law, and the deputy's name and specifics were not released. The incident occurred Wednesday night off duty.
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Aiken County
Paul D. Grant
Grant
Proposed teen recreation center sparks debate in North Augusta
North Augusta faces a decision on a planned commercial teen center run by William Foy intended for ages 13 to 17. Foy argues it will keep youth busy and off the streets, while Dr. Charles D. Page of North Augusta First Baptist Church calls it a dangerous money making venture that could attract trouble and litter.
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North Augusta
William Foy
Dr. Page
North Augusta First
Foy
Main Street
North
Augusta
Aiken County Public Schools Open For 1979–80 Term
Aiken County public schools begin the 1979-80 year Tuesday with over 20 000 students expected. Mothers anticipate quiet at home while pencils are sharpened and blackboards cleaned as teachers ready classrooms. The Monday edition previews back to school activities with photos and stories.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Bottled tar sale mirrors quirky oil boom joke
A young man hawks bottled tar from a Texas oil slick for two dollars and has sold nearly 200 bottles. A Hopeland Gardens concertgoer jokes about preferring money to work while weather musings flip between seasons as winter looms after a hot spell.
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Texas
Hammond Admits Error in Conflict of Interest Probe
Denmark The Lower Savannah Council of Governments hires attorney Lovie A. Brooks to audit LSCOG records and question staff about James L. Hammond Jr. in a possible conflict tied to his stake in South Atlantic Trading Company. Hammond resigned August 9 and travels to Costa Rica, while the board proceeds with the investigation.
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Denmark
Savannah
Hammond
LSCOG
Department of Commerce
David L. Davis
South Atlantic Trading Company
Tom Adams
Davis
London
Julie Adams
Aiken Standard
Joe Wilding
Barnwell
Adams
Costa Rica
Norwood
Page Five Classifieds and Community Highlights
A compact summary card noting activities in Aikem County Today including classifieds, comics, and community calendar entries. Dear Abby guidance and editorial sections are listed, with health care notes, obituaries, church notices, sports, TV, and weather previews prominent on page five.
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Aikem County
Our Churches
the Flicks
Guideline Discussion at Aiken County Council Session
After a four hour executive session, Aiken County Council discussed Home Rule Guidelines. Chairman Warner said two officials agreed on duties under the Home Rule Bill. Williams and Greene will meet more often, with Williams supplying legal counsel and responding to the public only when asked.
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Council
Carrol H. Warner
John H. Williams
L.C. Greene
Warner
Greene
Williams
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Henry Black
S.C. Electric and Gas Company
Sive Homes
John Edwards
C. Forrest Edwards
Edgefield
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Teen Center Controversial
By Thurmond Whatley
Hopeland Gardens
Aiken County Council
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