07 Dec 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1997
Page
1
Tennessee clinched the SEC Championship in a decisive victory reported on page 1B. The win solidifies the Volunteers as conference champions with key performances highlighted by standout players and strategic plays.
Aiken County parades drew large crowds despite chill as 126 exhibitors rolled 1.5 miles from Leavelle McCampbell Middle School to Warrenville. Stars included Strom Thurmond, Lindsey Graham, and Sheriff Howard Sellers. Floats, nativity scenes, clowns, and cadied tossed delighted spectators.
Obituary notices on page 10 list deaths of Samuel Earl Burdette of North Augusta William H Bouknight of New Ellenton Son James Courtney of Johnston Rosa Doe of Aiken Thomas O Fox of Montmorenet Willie Fred Jackson of Williston John Henry Knight of Greenwood Edna Hazel McCormick of Clearwater Rey Clifton L O Bryan of Aiken Bernice Bert Vieth Parker of Aiken James ve William Lasnett of Jacksonville Fla Phyllis Stannard Surasky of Aiken don Roy Terry of Blackville.
Georgia lottery results report a Saturday draw with the numbers 14 20 25 26 38 and the cash prize figure 419 noted for the Georgia Lotto. The brief item lists the six numbers and prize amount in a concise gambling update.
Fire officials say child deaths in Aiken County could have been prevented with working smoke detectors. A 12 year old died in Jasmine Ridge Road fire last year, a 9 month old in Graniteville mobile home fire this March, and three more children died in past years from heater or smoke alarm failures. Coroners note detectors save lives when batteries are active.
Kwanzaa Fest 97 celebrated Umoja unity with poetry, dance, and singing. Organizers Imani Sisters showcased Aiken African American businesses and services while vendors from Columbia shared community pride. Local leaders Elena Davis and Ervin Williams emphasized history, faith, and youth outreach.
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