Johnson Pleads Guilty in Aiken County Court Case
Mrs. Donnie P. Johnson, former family court clerk, pled guilty to breach of trust with fraudulent intent and was sentenced to 60 days in jail plus 16 months of probation. Auditor Joe Dunkin testified missing deposits totaled 3472.84 dollars with Johnson reimbursing 1685.84, leaving a net shortage of 1787 dollars. The article also notes a mistrial in the Charles Marshall assault case and other guilty pleas in the same term.
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Aiken
Robinson
Fox
Wingate, Elmore and Dunkin
Johnson
Charles Marshall
Marshall
North Augusta
Douglas R. Hixson
Waffle House
Thomas Dwight Kirkland
Langley
Triple Crown Dates Set For Aiken Events
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce announces three March events forming its annual Triple Crown. On March 11 harness races at Aiken Mile Track benefit the American Cancer Society, March 18 hosts the Aiken Trials at the Aiken Training Track, and March 25 features the Aiken Hunt Meet with flat and steeplechase races benefiting Helping Hands.
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Aiken
Greater Aiken
Israel and Egypt begin talks toward Arab‑Israeli peace
In Cairo both nations opened negotiations with pledges to seek a broad peace settlement. Israeli delegate Eliahu Ben-Elissar stated they want peace and friendship while Egyptian delegate A Esmat Abdel Meguid said they have transcended fear and mistrust signaling a new era for the region and world.
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Cairo
Egypt
Israel
Eliahu Ben-Elissar
A. Esmat Abdel Meguid
Begin heads to Washington before Cairo peace conference
Prime Minister Menahem Begin flew to Washington hours before the Egyptian Israeli conference in Cairo to brief President Carter on problems affecting a real chance for Middle East peace. He cited issues related to achieving durable peace as he departed Tel Aviv.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Menahem Begin
Washington
Cairo
Carter
Middle East
Clear Weather Brief From Aiken County Forecast
Aiken County residents will see clearing weather tonight and tomorrow with rain ending this evening. Skies stay mild with little to no chance of showers tomorrow. Tonight's low in the lower 40s and tomorrow's high in the 60s.
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Aiken County
Charleston votes to require diapers on horse-drawn carriages
City Council unanimously approves a diaper requirement for horses pulling sight seeing carriages in the historic downtown area. A prior ordinance on the issue was repealed after adoption a few years ago. Michael Anaclerio notes critique of bankers brokers and customers in a separate reflection.
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Charleston
Small investor urged as stock market may rebound
Michael Anaclerio of Robinson-Humphrey told Aiken's Wakin' Chamber breakfast that undervalued stocks offer a great opportunity for small investors. He predicted the Dow Jones could double in four years amid economic uncertainty and cited inflation high interest rates and rising unemployment as factors. He noted labor force growth through more women workers and discussed energy, trade deficits, tax reform and political instability impacting markets.
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Michael Anaclerio
Robinson-Humphrey
Augusta
Aiken
Wakin
Edwards Predicts Record Year for South Carolina Industry
Gov. James B. Edwards told the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce this year will be the largest industrial development year in state history due to proactive towns like North Augusta receiving the GREAT Town award. He urged selective recruitment, emphasized education funding, and warned heads will roll if educators fail to improve.
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North Augusta
James B. Edwards
State Development Board
Edwards
General Assembly
SC Electric and Gas fights PSC rate ruling
The South Carolina Public Service Commission approved a 9.54 percent rate increase for SCE&G, yielding 21.7 million in new annual revenue instead of the 13.25 percent sought. The utility will refund about 2.8 million to customers plus 7 million from sales to other utilities, with new rates effective January and first seen in February bills. Virgil Summer criticized the decision and warned of possible appeals.
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Columbia
South Carolina Electric and Gas Co
State Public Service Commission
Virgil Summer
Sce&g
PSC
Summer
Fred A. Fuller Jr
Fuller
Salvation Army and Jaycees raise over nine thousand dollars
Donations to the Salvation Army and the Aiken Jaycees surpass nine thousand with figures today showing seven thousand four hundred twenty seven dollars and ninety cents for the Salvation Army and one thousand five hundred ninety seven dollars ninety three cents for the Jaycees. A family of five faced unpaid electricity bills and possible disconnection. Salvation Army aid and local church support helped settle the light bill and provide food. Christmas relief programs are highlighted as essential for needy families in Aiken. Donors include George Strom and Elizabeth Gray.
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Salvation Army
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Jackson Beecht Island New Ellenton High Site Picked
The Aiken County Board of Education selected a 135.91 acre tract on Highway 278 as the site for the Jackson Beech Island New Ellenton High School. The board approved the purchase for 103000 from the Walter E. Chavous estate and plans a trailer with watchmen on closing. Additional discussion covered bonds, unemployment obligations, heating problems, and Belvedere Elementary staff shortages.
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Highway 278
Aiken County
Walter E. Chavous
California
New York
T. B. Willis
Willis
Green Pond
Belvedere
Standard and Poor
Moody
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South Carolina
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Aiken’s
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Ravenel Street
Public Safety Department
City of Aiken Housing Authority
Murry Sill
William Steele
Aiken Jaycees
Jaycees
George Strom Elizabeth Gray
Jackson
Beech Island
New Ellenton High
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