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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1995
Page
1
Ronnie Earl Kimbrell, 28, was arrested after a Kmart pre Christmas shoplifting spree. Employees said he loaded a cart and walked out without paying, then was detained in the parking lot until police arrived. Items valued at 1095 dollars led to grand larceny charges.
A man in Greenville county facing charges of impersonating an officer used two blue and white police style cars with permanent plates and sheriff decals. The arrest followed an initial Duncan police investigation resulting in the charge.
Florence authorities shot and killed a cougar after it remained aggressive and difficult to capture. Marion County Sheriff Bud Richardson said humane methods, including baiting, trapping, and tranquilizing, were attempted. Deputies believe the cougar killed a goat near a residence and a dog from that home is missing.
Obituary notices announce the deaths of Edwin Ferdinand Burgdorf in Springfield Dale Corbin of Beech Island Robert Lee Griffin Jr of Aiken and Thomas Lee Mustain of Aiken with brief details of service arrangements and survivor references.
An early warning fire destroyed the Mt Hill Missionary Baptist Church on Old Tory Trail. Fire departments from Montmorenci and neighboring towns fought the blaze, extinguishing it around dawn. Investigators searched for the cause, with arson not indicated but possible. The 113 year old church featured wood and air structure, complicating suppression.
Rumors claim JB White will relocate from Heritage Square to Aiken Mall, though company president Dave Maddox from Columbia denies any decision and says options are open. Insiders insist a move is planned to occupy former Phar Mor and Brendle’s space with a possible connector.
Rep J Roland Smith and Mary Delaney signed a petition against moving Aiken highway patrol dispatch to Columbia to support a centralized 800 megahertz radio system. Dispatchers will transfer. two to Greenwood and two to Columbia. Smith warns travelers safety may suffer as locals doubt Columbia familiarity.
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