Referee ready to return to gridiron after cancer
Barry Johnson, a long time football official from Aiken, returns to Friday night football as Strom Thurmond hosts North Augusta. After battling cancer, he celebrates support from family and church and his wife Missy Johnson. His recovery includes workouts and optimism for this evening's game.
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Barry Johnson
Strom Thurmond High
North Augusta High
Aiken High
Missy Johnson
Big Bengtson
Death Notices and Funeral Homes Across Town
Obituary notices list Marion Hammond Gossett of Springfield and Frank Gunnels of Clearwater among the deceased, with services held or arranged by Folk Funeral Home and Hatcher Funeral Home. Forest H. Smith Jr of North Augusta and Patsy Ruth Tipton of Trenton are also noted, with Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home referenced for arrangements.
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Marion Hammond Gossett
Springfield
Folk Funeral Home
Frank Gunnels
Clearwater
Hatcher Funeral
Forest H. Smith Jr
North Augusta
Patsy Ruth Tipton
Trenton
Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home
Police seek interview with man seen on store video
Aiken police released a photo from a convenience store video showing a white male in his late teens or early 20s who may be questioned in the Aug. 4 death of Jessica Carpenter. Investigators say he is not a suspect, and they urge anyone who recognizes him to contact authorities as the investigation, supported by agencies, continues.
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Aiken
Jessica Carpenter
Wendell Hall
Miss Carpenter
Brentwood Place
Crosland Park
Former MVHS student released from custody
Midland vally High School case ends with Robert Turner Jr freed from juvenile jail on probation. Judge Larry Inabinet warned of contempt or possible Department of Juvenile Justice if he missteps, while turning Turner over to his mother Kathy Turner and stressing parental supervision. Jaris Simon had earlier been released after the state failed to prove ongoing incarceration.
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Midland Valley High School
Larry Snabinet
Robert Turner Jr
Department of Juve
Nile
Turner
Jaris Simon
Kathy Turner
Inabinet
District neutral on pre game prayer at events
Aiken County educators and community members weigh in on student led prayer before football games as district policy stays neutral. Attorney Bill Burkhalter says the district cannot promote or discourage religion while Deputy Superintendent Dr. Bill Gallman notes prayers were discontinued years ago at school events.
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Aiken County
Lexington 3
Batesburg-Leesville
Bill Gallman
Broader recall eyed for Firestone tires expansion
Washington regulators consider widening the 65 million Firestone tire recall as an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration probes broader defects. NHTSA head Sue Bailey, on the job since Monday, said safety-driven recalls will be issued if needed. Congress moves to scrutinize Ford documents. four aides will visit Dearborn as Senate and House leaders plan hearings.
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Washington
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Sue Bailey
Congress
House Commerce Committee
Tom Bliley
R-Va
Dearborn
Mich
Ford Motor Co
Senate Commerce Committee
John McCain
R-Ariz
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MVHS
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