28 Aug 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 2001
Page
1
Six men and one woman competed for the Republican renomination at a Spartanburg town meeting. The GOP hopefuls introduced themselves on stage as the race’s main target, Democratic Governor Jim Hodges, emerged as the focal challenger.
On Marsh Harbour Bahamas search teams comb the area for clues after a charter plane crash near a music video shoot. The incident ends the life of singer actress Aaliyah at age 22 during her final days of filming on the island described for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Obituary notices from Augusta list the passing of Jasper Payne Aken Aver Lee Jackson Jr Warrenile Wister Mack Burns Beech Is and William H. Arnold Jr names appearing in the 5A section.
Visa USA announces five laptop computers for Wagener-Salley High School after a ceremony with U.S. Representative Lindsey Graham and school officials. The gift includes training and aims to boost money skills, following a survey of 600 South Carolina parents.
Patsy and John Ramsey appeared on North Augusta WBPX television 36 to tell their Christian story about the murder of their daughter JonBenet Ramsey in Boulder Colorado. They spoke of how media scrutiny affected them and how faith helped them endure the tragedy.
Aiken County public schools report a district SAT mean of 1008 for the Class of 2001, up 16 from last year and 41 points above 1996. South Aiken High leads with 1054, followed by Aiken High at 1082 and Silver Bluff 1015 amid varying school results.
The Comprehensive Plan Task Force opened its session aiming to review the city's Strategic Plan city wide rather than concentrating on Whiskey Road. City Manager Roger LeDue noted the Linear Development Review study will be referenced but not the main focus.
Gov. Jim Hodges shelved planned state trooper exercises to block plutonium shipments to the Savannah River Site. A press secretary said the drills could resume once a plutonium strategy is set with the Department of Energy. Hodges aims to use troopers to halt transfers due to DOE plan omissions.
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