Riley to Speak in Aiken and North Augusta Tonight
Gov. Richard W. Riley appears at South Aiken High School from 4 to 5 30 p m as guest of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce and the Consolidated School District of Aiken County. A benefit banquet for the Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce and the Concerned People of Area 2 follows at North Augusta High School at 7 30 p m. A private Democratic fund raiser at John Ellis's residence in Aiken precedes the events.
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Richard W. Riley
South Aiken High School
Greater Aiken
Marijuana Plants Found at SRP Site During Patrol
Security workers at the Savannah River Plant found 103 marijuana plants during a routine patrol. Wackenhut Services officials reported the plants were uprooted and handed to Allendale County sheriff and the S C Special Law Enforcement Division for disposal. Authorities continue an investigation of the incident.
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Department of Energy
Wackenhut Services Inc
DOE
Wackenhut
SRP
Allendale County
Sheriff's Department
Three Runs
Allendale
S.C
Special Law Enforcement Division
Lower Three Runs
Par Pond
Barnwell
Funnel cloud sighting reported near Wagener
Wagener Police Chief Francis Weathersbee reported a funnel cloud near Wagener yesterday afternoon but radar did not verify a tornado. Rick Powell of Aiken County said high winds with downed branches were in the area, noting no weather station report and reliance on citizen and law enforcement reports. Chief Weathersbee estimated the sighting around 4:30 p.m.
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Wagener
Francis Weathersbee
Rick Powell
Emergency Services
Aiken County
Weathersbee
Powell
Rep Huff Told Scientists to Use Lawyers as Rats
State Representative Thomas Huff, a lawyer by training, was told that scientists should substitute lawyers for rats in experiments. The remark likens lawyers to rats, noting there are more of them than needed and that nobody grows attached to them.
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Thomas Huff
Rep. Huff
Something New Ad Opens October 6 at The Standard
An advertisement notes a new offering debuting October 6 at The Standard venue. It describes excitement and a social appeal likely aimed at local readers. Specific details are scarce but the tease emphasizes novelty and upcoming event.
Elena races toward Gulf Coast blasting 100 mph winds
Florida to Louisiana counties declare emergencies as Hurricane Elena grows to 350 miles across in the Gulf. Forecasters warn of 100 mph winds and possible 120 to 150 mph gusts near landfall with heavy rain and tornado risk.
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Pensacola
Fla
Florida
Louisiana
Elena
Bob Sheets
National Hurricane Center
Coral Gables
Gulf of Mexico
Morgan City
Apalachicola
Florida Panhandle
Gulf
Neil Frank
Weather Service
Northwest Flori
Miss
New Orleans
Index Rises In July as Trade Gap Shrinks 22 Percent
The Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 0.4 percent in July while the trade deficit fell 22 percent from June. The July gains align with a mid year forecast of 3 percent 1985 growth, though unemployment is expected to average 7.1 percent. New home sales hit the best pace in almost two years.
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Associated Press
Reagan
Commerce Department
Departments of Commerce and Housing and Urban Development
Federal Reserve Board
Fed
Landmark moment as USCA welcomes its 2000th student
USCA identifies 2 000th full time student of the year as Angelo Ciardella Jr. a Chapel Hill junior is surprised by the milestone and gains pride from Chancellor Dr. Robert E. Alexander. The event marks a growth milestone for the college now in its 25th year.
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Angelo Ciardella Jr
Ciardella
USCA
Robert E. Alexander
Aiken
Dr. Alexander
Aiken Standard Names Southworth Photo Chief
Ginny Southworth has been named chief photographer of the Aiken Standard. A Salt Point New York native, she is a former Ft. Lauderdale News Sun Sentinel photographer and has taught photography at USC Aiken. She oversees schedules and operations of the photo lab and staff.
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Ginny Southworth
Aiken Standard
Ms. Southworth
Salt Point
N.Y
C. Robert Southworth
Dr. Southworth
F.D. Roosevelt High School
Hyde Park
Syracuse University
New York
Ft. Lauderdale News-Sun Sentinal
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
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