Settlement Reported for 1969 Race Riots Victims
Officials announced a $2 million settlement to be shared by children and eight Black families affected by the 1969 race riots. Details on distribution and eligible claimants were outlined Tuesday.
07 Dec 2005
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 2005
Page
1
Officials announced a $2 million settlement to be shared by children and eight Black families affected by the 1969 race riots. Details on distribution and eligible claimants were outlined Tuesday.
Remains discovered in a pasture off Sweetwater Road are believed to be Marion Key, a 74 year old Currytown resident who disappeared last July while on his way home from the Knox Avenue Wal-Mart. Investigators say the scene will be processed by SLED and more details will follow.
Community event uses Robert Odom discussion on The Bible King James Version to ignite dialogue about literary texts and their influence. Participants explore themes, language, and historical context in a public forum.
Obituaries list deaths of Sophronia Waesche Hunt Barbara David Brown Magoc Stwees Eugene Witkins Ken John Thomas Greco Wilton Elvin David Griffin Windsor Robert L Hartley Noth Augusta Ammie Lane Augusta Mario Reddish Ake Annie Stallings Aken. Funeral notices appear in local obituary notices page 6B.
At the Pre General Assembly Breakfast sponsored by the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce lawmakers debated tax reform education and health care. Sen Tommy Moore urged four year old kindergarten and more classrooms while Rep Donald Smith backed higher tobacco taxes to fund health care.
John H. Miles, 60, of Richland Ave, charged with misprison of a felony for knowing about the August shooting that killed Debra Dorch and fled with two gunmen. Deputies say Miles aided the suspects and accompanied them to North Carolina before returning to the Columbia area.
Aiken Design Review Board approved Dr. Davor Sklizovic’s plan for an 8,000-square-foot two story Avnew fresh market at 224 Park Ave SW near West Side Park. Construction is expected to begin after the holidays with a six month timeline and a brick veneer front.
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