Thurmond memorabilia moved to mini museum in Aiken
Elizabeth McFarland, longtime office manager in Aiken, preserves Strom Thurmond’s legacy after his retirement. The Laurens Street office contents fill 3,000 square feet with World War II uniforms, signed books from Hoover to Kennedy, and items donated to Bob Jones University USC law school Clemson and the Strom Thurmond Institute.
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Aiken
Elizabeth McFarland
Strom Thurmond
Thurmond
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McFarland
Edgar Hoover
John F Kennedy
Nixon
Ford
Inside Thursday Celebrates Strom Thurmond
Special section honors Strom Thurmond as retirement marks end of an era. Aiken Standard previews "100 Years of Strom Thurmond" in Thursday edition.
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Strom Thurmond
Aiken Mall traffic plan eases congestion on East Gate Drive
The Aiken Department of Public Safety limited lane movement on East Gate Drive near Aiken Mall and Publix with traffic cones in place. Spokesman David Turno said changes were made in a few hours on Tuesday to mitigate holiday congestion. Mall officials noted merchant approval and optimism for improved flow as officers monitor the area.
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Aiken Mall
Aiken Department of Public Safety
East Gate Drive
Publix
David Turno
Police Department
Alberigi
East Gate
Sal
Scott Weaver
Aiken
Winter Weather Arrives With Freezing Rain Possible
Local residents face a sudden drop in temperatures as a winter air mass moves into South Carolina. Meteorologist Matt Parker warns of rain turning to freezing rain. officials urge slow driving, extra travel time, and proper vehicle readiness.
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South Carolina
Savannah River Site
Matt Parker
Aiken Department of Public
Numerous weapons seized over holiday
Washington officials report extensive weapons found at airports during Thanksgiving travel. Authorities seized 15 982 pocket knives 98 box cutters six guns and a brick but say overall airport chaos did not materialize as travelers waited under ten minutes on average at checkpoints.
Traffic impact fees eyed for developers in city ordinance
Preliminary city traffic study findings guide a proposed traffic impact ordinance. The plan would authorize a traffic impact fee on developers and require the planning director to keep current roadway maps. Roger Dyar, on call engineer, presented the study grading service levels A through E. See ORDINANCE, page 4A.
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