Finney Becomes First Black Chief Justice in South Carolina
Ernest Finney, 63, poised to assume as South Carolina chief justice, the first Black to hold that post in state history. He notes his 40 years in law began to improve lives through the judicial system. current Chief Justice A Lee Chandler retires December 16.
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Columbia
Ernest Finney
Arolina
Finney
Statehouse
A. ‘Lee Chandler
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Rockhill
Wes Hayes
Hayes
Associated Press
Rock Hill
State House
State Senate
Obituary notices on Page 2B list multiple deaths
Death notices acknowledge Freddie Adams Saluda Joseph Allardice Aiken Paul L Benbow Evans Ga Luther Hinton Jr Moneta Louise McClintock North Augusta Irene Morris Blackville Sarah Parker Ila Ga Bertha Slater Aiken William Snider Jr Beech Island Marvin R Strom Belvedere Katie Swendy Baltimore Md Fate Wall Williston Clarence Williams Jr Graniteville Addie Wilson Augusta Willie Youngblood Belvedere across Page 2B obituary listings with names and locales.
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Freddie Adams
Saluda
Joseph Allardice
Aiken
Paul L. Benbow
Evans
Luther Hinton Jr
Moneta
Louise McClintock
North Augusta
Irene Morris
Blackville
Sarah Parker
Lla
Bertha Slater
William Snider Jr
Beech Island
Marvin R. Strom
Belvedere
Katie Swenny
Baltimore
Fate Wall
Williston
Clarence Williams Jr
Graniteville
Addie Wilson
Augusta
Willie Youngblood
GATT foes warn trade pact harms U S textile firms
Critics say GATT will hurt the United States and deepen debt while enabling unfair open-market access. Graniteville Co. president Harold D. Kingsmore opposes open markets and favors strict origin rules to block Hong Kong and China. Senator Strom Thurmond also signals opposition to waiving budget enforcement for GATT.
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United States
Gatt
Harold D
Doug) Kingsmore
Granteville Company
Textile and Apparel Industries
Segatt
China
Hong Kong
USA
Kingsmore
Graniteville Co
Japan
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Aiken Standard
Poles Light The Way For Santa In URNETTOWN
Santa visits Urnertown as Christmas lights brighten utility poles along S C 421. Mayor Hector Rodriguez notes starting with 10 poles three years ago and adding 10 each year. Decorated poles feature garland candy canes stars stockings and bells. Intermedia Cableworks crews help install. South Carolina Electric and Gas donated 500 the first two years and Aiken Electric Cooperative 500 this year. The town spends 2000 yearly on the project.
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Rudolph
Santa
Horse Creek Valley
Claus
S.C. 421
Hector Rodriguez
Intermedia Cable of
Aiken
Palmetto Cablevision
Rodriguez
South Carolinia Electric and Gas Company
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Secret Santa Needs Help In Season Of Good Cheer
About 650 children in Aiken County still need sponsors to fulfill their three-present wish lists through Secret Santa of South Aiken Presbyterian Church. The program, now in its eighth year, aids working poor families and single parents earning minimum wage. Volunteers seek individuals or groups to sponsor a child, with an average gift cost of 25 dollars. shopping services are available for those unable to shop.
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Santa
Secret Santa
Aiken County
South Aiken
Ford Toys
Emily Lockard
Jury: Not Alone in Failed New Ellenton Sewer Project Faults State
The Aiken County Grand Jury issued a four page report accusing state and local groups of failing to protect the public interest in the $5 million New Ellenton sewer project. Former Mayor Randy Shaw faces a two year federal sentence for his role. Sentencing by Federal Judge Earl Britt was postponed, with state court sentencing to follow for theft related charges. The panel said others were involved beyond the mayor and urged reforms to prevent future lawbreaking.
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Aiken County
Grand Jury
Thas
Ellenton
Randy Shaw
Shaw
Earl Britt
Shaw's Day In State Court Postponed
Former New Ellenton mayor Randy Shaw faces state charges tied to the town sewer project. Sentencing was delayed as his Columbia attorney finished a murder trial. new court date set for Friday at 10:00 am in Aiken County General Sessions Court.
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New Ellenton
Randy Shaw
Shaw
Aiken County
Columbia
Jack Swerling
Town council confronts state agencies over sewer charges
Representatives of state agencies scolded by town council amid a dispute over sewer charges. The confrontation highlights tensions between municipal officials and regulatory bodies regarding funding and service terms.
AIDS Day Observances Softens Stigma In Aiken County
World AIDS Day events ring church bells at 1 40 p m marking 14 years of the epidemic. As of Sept 1994 Aiken County reports 128 AIDS cases, up 24 since April, with about 250 HIV positives in the county and 9682 statewide. Local organizers note undercounting due to testing and reporting, urging awareness and support.
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Aiken County
S.C
Amy Weeks
Aiken Center
Weeks
Aurora Pavilion
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Scott Webster
Bure
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Carl Langley
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