30 Aug 1993
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1993
Page
1
Elite forces dropped into Mogadishu in a rapid raid targeting a U N development office. Three foreign U N workers and five Somali employees were detained briefly. the operation labeled a success by Maj. David Stockwell, though the target was mistaken and the mission's objective was not disclosed.
Jury selection begins in the trial of Corrinne Koenig charged with reckless homicide and felony DUI in the accident that killed Sen Strom Thurmond's daughter Nancy Moore Thurmond. Prosecutors seek to admit a blood test showing alcohol above legal limit.
Readers are urged to call 648-2311 with news tips. Names Florence Fleming from Spartanburg Roselle Blanchard Hogan of North Augusta and Carrie Lou Jones of Edgefield are listed as point people for the tip line.
Women in Aiken County hold key judicial roles including solicitor public defender probate judge clerk of court coroner and summary court judge. Sue Townsend made history as the first female coroner in South Carolina when elected in 1982 reflecting the broader rise of women in government since the 19th Amendment.
NBC rebroadcasts the original Late Night with David Letterman from February 1 1982 in the 12 35 am slot while CBS launches Late Show with David Letterman at 11 25 pm EDT with guests Bill Murray and Billy Joel. The rivalry with NBC Tonight Show host Jay Leno features Garth Brooks and Luke Perry as potential guests. The piece notes Dave’s evolution since 1982 and hints the cigar remains a defining symbol.
North Carolina evacuations ordered for up to 100000 residents as Hurricane Emily nears the coast. Dare and Currituck counties issue emergencies along the Outer Banks while forecasts warn building seas and gale winds along the East Coast. National Park Service evacuations planned on Hatteras Island. hurricane watches extend from Cape Romain to Fenwick Island as forecasters anticipate intensification within 24 hours.
As Hurricane Emily veered away from South Carolina the coast saw limited damage and stores rushed supplies. Beaufort County emergency officials reported the danger was over by Sunday afternoon and allowed standby status to be canceled at 5 p.m. Wendy Morris of Pawleys Island said after Hugo you can’t take anything for granted.
Gables Florida reported Emily's motion slowed from 9 mph to about 6 mph as forecasters noted the shift toward the west could hint at a northward turn before landfall. Center expert Ed Rappaport cautioned the slowing may be a short term variation while still projecting a west-northwest path at 8 mph.
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