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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2001
Page
1
In Citrus Heights California Nikolay Soltys, accused of stabbing his pregnant wife and five relatives ten days earlier, was found hiding under a desk in his mother’s back yard by his brother Stepan at 7:45 a.m. Thursday.
Richard Childress recalls the impact of Dale Earnhardt's death and explains why he and his team returned to racing. He says Daytona's memory still lingers but the crew chose to move forward as Earnhardt would have wanted.
Death notices list George Ira Riley Aiken Clarissa Bell Eunice Johnson Turner at Belvedere. Community members mourn their passings and reflect on long lives and local ties.
Fragmentary text shows mixed letters and named places like ORINDA and BOONE with scattered codes such as 2C 12C 7G. The readable bits hint at a cryptic horoscope or puzzle reference rather than a clear news event.
Gov. Jim Hodges faces mixed reaction from environmentalists and lawmakers over plutonium shipments and MOx fuel plans. Rep. Joe Neal argues the MOx plan increases waste and risk, while proponents stress jobs. Neal spoke at a South Carolina Progressive Network news conference about the state’s stance.
Gov. Jim Hodges and Attorney General Charlie Condon, despite running against each other in the South Carolina gubernatorial race, coauthored a letter to the U S Department of Energy demanding limits and conditions on plutonium shipments. The joint stance signals bipartisan concern over nuclear material moves.
North Augusta comes off a 27 17 win over Strom Thurmond with Reggie Merriweather scoring three touchdowns and 180 rushing yards. Midland Valley’s Jacobie Reedy had 151 yards on 22 carries in a 21 13 loss to South Aiken. The Yellow Jackets have won eight of 11 in the series.
Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler urged major reforms to the South Carolina DMV including online license renewal and a money back guarantee if service exceeds 30 minutes. He spoke in Aiken during a stop on Thursday.
Carole Carver, known as the shell lady, is among dozens of artists joining the 25th annual Aiken's Makin' craft festival downtown. The Miami native and kindergarten aide at Chukker Creek Elementary blends shells, crystals and beads into sea themed ornaments for trees and decor, including mermaids and jeweled bikini tops.
Aiken County Public Schools officials report two surprises in enrollment figures. They note more sixth and ninth graders than expected while first graders are down, with 1 761 first graders this year versus 1 824 last year. Birth records partly explain the discrepancy.
Edgefield County Sheriff's Department seized a half acre of marijuana after a year-old tip led to a drug crop discovery. Captain Roger Lowe said a helicopter aided by the National Guard helped locate and view the peak colored crop. The agency described the operation as a breakthrough.
Ron Harrison a teacher at East Aiken Elementary announced a write in bid for the District 2 seat in Aiken City Council. He seeks the party nomination as a write in candidate for the November 6 election joining Davis Cheek and incumbent Lessie Price. The district seat appears on the ballot September 11 in the current race.
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