Rowland resigns from N E council in South Carolina town
Hank Rowland tendered his resignation from the New Ellenton Town Council effective September 1. He was at his Georgia farm and unavailable for comment. A meeting will decide accepting the letter and whether a Mayor Pro-Tem and Police Commissioner must be elected. Balltown picnic planned Saturday at Ernest Weaver Park from 4 to 8 pm with contact number 649-7301.
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Rowland
N.E. Council
New Ellenton
Paul Parker
Balltown
Balltown Men's Club
Ernest Weaver
Weaver Street
Correction notice on Aiken Standard article funding stance
The Aiken Standard piece from August 28 describes economic development funding. The Aiken 20/20 organization has no attributed position. The Aiken 20/20 Board of Directors has not endorsed or opposed the plan named the Aiken 20/20 Plan.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Police blotter reports break in and theft at local sites
A glass door at the Radio Shack in the 700 block of Silver Bluff Road was shattered on August 28 causing about 200 dollars in damage. A silver gray bicycle was stolen from the HO Weeks Center bike rack on August 27. The 1997 Motorbe cam Mirage valued at 350 dollars. Updated August 29, 1997.
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Radio Shack
Silver Bluff Road
HO. Weeks Center
Stocks Closing as of 8 28 97 Information provided by Greg Paschal
Information from Edward Jones financial adviser Greg Paschal outlines market closing levels for August 28 1997. The summary notes key stocks advancing and retreating, with brief commentary on notable movers and trading volumes.
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Greg Paschal
Edward Jones
First female Hammett born in 100 years at Aiken Regional
AVERY HAMMETT gave birth on Thursday night to the first female Hammett in Jimmy Hammett's family history. Jim and Priscilla Hammett said that for 100 years each generation had two boys. Rowan Mika Hammett arrived at Aiken Regional Medical Centers breaking tradition.
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Avery Hammett
Hammett
Jimmy
Jim
Priscilla Hammett
Rowand Mika Hammett
Aiken
Center Fire Department to Build Substation on T S Drive
The Center Fire Department began construction on a new substation off Reynolds Pond Road on US 1 North. Deputy chief Ray Talton says the $9,000 metal building will house two fire trucks an office and a small kitchen improving response times for about 30 volunteers across Outing Club Road to Wire Road. Volunteers are sought contact 648 7368 or the Centre Fire Department.
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Center Fire Department
US 1
T&s
Reynolds Pond Road
Ray Talton
John Winans
Southeastern Clay
Talton
Democrats open new headquarters in Columbia South Carolina
Democrats opened a new base of operations in Columbia and pledged a state party agenda. Maxwell affirmed the move to 1517 Blanding Street symbolized growing strength in South Carolina. Party leaders promised reforms to campaign finance laws crime and taxes in coming months.
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Columbia
Democratic Party
Rmey
Ronnie ‘Maxwell
Blanding St
South Caroli
Maxwell
Study finds SRS fails to engage poor and minority residents
A Medical University of South Carolina study says Savannah River Site officials did not reach low income and Black communities near the 310 square mile plant despite hearings. It notes many residents lack knowledge of SRS operations and how to access information or the Citizens Advisory Board. The 14 month project was funded by a $144,865 Energy Department grant.
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Savannah River
Medical University of South Carolina
SRS
SRS Citizens Advisory Board
Aiken drug raid nets five suspects
A sheriff’s investigation at 105 Shannon Lane yielded 13 grams of cocaine, one pound of marijuana, three handguns, and about $500 seized. Suspects include Lafayette Williams, 23, facing multiple drug and weapon counts. Brent Meyers, 19, charged with marijuana possession and distribution.
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Aiken County
Shannon Lane
Lafayette
Lorenzo Williams
Dry Branch Road
Brent Fraizer Meyers
Exchange students cleared to enroll for 1997 98 year
Aiken County Board of Education met briefly to resolve late enrollment for four exchange students for the 1997 98 school year. The session lasted about 20 minutes with discussion on admitting the students, who are from Germany Argentina and Brazil, to Midland Valley Aiken Wagener Valley and North Augusta high schools.
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Aiken County
Germany
Argentina
Brazil
Midland Valley High
Aiken High
Wagener-Valley High
North Augusta High
Midland Valley
ASSE
American Scandinavian Student Exchange
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