Former teacher pleads no contest to assault charge
Gregory Dean Lyon a 37 year old former Schofield Middle School teacher pleaded no contest in Horry County to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. The December Myrtle Beach incident involved a 13 year old boy on a field trip. The charge was altered from lewd act on a minor to assault and battery with a judge giving three years probation and ordering no contact with the boy. Lyon was suspended by the district after arrest and had taught at Schofield for five years and won a 1994 95 teacher of the year award.
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Horry County
Schofield Middle School
Gregory Dean Lyon
Myrtle Beach
Fifteenth Circuit
Caroline Fox
Fourth Circuit
Edward Cottingham
Lyon
Linda Eldridge
Schofield
Aiken
Burglary Reports Across Several Locations
A series of December burglaries were reported in multiple areas. Stew art Drive saw a break in on December 6 with extensive interior damage and graffiti, plus a .38 shell found. Ponderosa on Richland Avenue reported theft of beer, cigarettes, liquor, a cash register, electronics valued at 9331 dollars. Foxfire motel in Clearwater had a purse theft valued at 5 dollars containing cash and cards. Graniteville on Sandy Ridge Road and Addie Road each noted window break ins and stolen items including TV VCR jewelry microwave and firearms with combined losses. Updated 12/11/96.
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Stewart Drive
Ponderosa
Richland Avenue
Foxfire
Clearwater
Sandy Ridge Road
Graniteville
Addie Road
Information by Chip Marvin of Merrill Lynch Dec 10 1996
Chip Marvin of Merrill Lynch provides information dated December 10 1996. The note details market commentary and investment guidance for clients.
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Chip ‘Marvin
Merrill Lynch
Video poker zoning debate reaches Aiken council
The Aiken County Development Committee backed a proposal restricting video poker to UD zoned areas, with a public hearing and second reading set for Dec. 17. The plan limits machines to under 5 percent of county land, drawing criticism from George Harrison of the South Carolina Coin Operators Association who warned of court challenges.
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Aiken
Bryant's Food
Highway 421
Langley
Langley First Baptist Church
William Shepherd
South Carolina Coin Operators Association
George Harrison
Harrison
Aiken County
Students pair with day care buddies for Frosty visit
The Aiken Elementary School student council brought Frosty the Snowman to The Children's Place day care, sharing gifts and holiday cheer with foster children and younger buddies. Third grader Ashley and preschooler Cole described games, a snowman activity, and a high five for Frosty as sponsor Susan West noted growing friendships through the year long buddy program.
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Children’s Place
Aiken
Aiken Elementary School
Frosty
Snowman
Dents
Ashley Newman
Cole
Ashley
Susan West
Chidren
Rezoning Approved for Senior Living Facility at Richland and Gregg
The City of Aiken Planning Commission unanimously recommends rezoning land at Richland Avenue and Gregg Avenue from R-1 to R-3 for a 40 room senior residential facility. Wade Jones owns Pepper Hill Nursing Home nearby. traffic, lighting, and commercial impact were debated. conditions include expansion limits, a five foot shrub screen, and low impact lighting. The City Council will review on January 13.
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City
Defense witness says Mathis not the killer in Brown shooting
James Dale testified Mathis did not shoot Jerry Brown during the October 20 1995 convenience store parking lot slaying. Dale described a separate event with a chrome revolver while others testified Mathis admitted involvement, but defense countered that the witnesses may be fabricating to protect Terry Tyler.
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Carnival
James Dale
Troy Mathis
Jerry James Brown
Brown
Mathis
Dale
Florida
Barbara Morgan
Gregory Upson
Yvette Islar
Upson
Islar
Terry Tyler
Regina Poteat
Tyler
Ms. Poteat
Depot
Laurens Street
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Aiken Elem
Eden Wells
Mary
Aiken Elementary
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