29 Aug 1993
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1993
Page
1
County auditors closed the Wintering Plant padlocked the facility and seeks answers about the disappearance of textile machinery claimed to be taxpayer assets or taxes owed. Jean Newsome says eight months of questions persist and requests details on environmental drum leaks and the fate of the plant’s gear amid tax liens totaling over 366 000 for 1989 90 and 1990 91.
Burnettown Police Chief Aaron Norris says a governor’s grant of 13790 helps the town buy equipment. The town previously had only a car two uniforms and a revolver. now the department adds a handgun shotgun more ammo a bulletproof vest and a patrol car cage. The town will later buy a video recorder and drug testing kit with 75 percent state reimbursement. Burnettown about 2000 people sits on a drug trafficking corridor between Augusta Graniteville and Aiken and Norris notes the problem is growing as dealers move to outlying areas. Norris is the town’s sole officer and first certified through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
A racial discrimination complaint was filed against ATC by Eileen Menefee who alleges she was not hired as assistant dean due to her race. She contends Dr. Paul Blowers rejected her in April and again after a June interview, offering lesser counseling jobs instead. The case was reviewed by the U S Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, which declined jurisdiction.
Hurricane Emily shifts northwest sparing parts of Florida but prompting alert in South Carolina. Officials debate landfall risk as meteorologists warn of possible strengthening to Category 3 within 72 hours. Residents recall Hugo as Charleston seeks calm amid advisories.
The Associated Press reports Hurricane Emily, a Category 1 storm about 700 miles away, could threaten the South Carolina coast by Tuesday. State officials urge residents to monitor updates and stay prepared, saying they are watching the storm closely as a potential near-neighbor.
Kai Dilling of the Windjammer bar voices worry about a repeat blow as a pre hurricane party scene unfolds. He recalls Hugo’s direct hit on the area and hopes the current storm stays away. The report notes ongoing weather alerts and mentions EMILY coverage on Page SA.
The article outlines the late night battle after Letterman left NBC, pitting CBS Late Show against NBC Tonight Show and others. It notes the 11:30 p.m. time frame, the competition from Arsenio Hall, Chevy Chase, and Conan OBrien, with rising stakes and a $700 million annual ad market.
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