Aiken Mourns Mayor Weeks as City Flags Half Staff
Aiken observes a somber start to the Monday council meeting for the late Mayor H Odell Weeks 84 who died of heart failure. The city to lower flags to half mast and present the Weeks family with a commemorative flag honoring 44 years of service. A color guard will host visiting hours at George Funeral Home 6 to 8 p m. Weeks died in his sleep at Aiken Regional Medical Centers after a dehydration related stay. He was surrounded by family and was a native of Aiken.
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The Mayor Odell Weeks Remembered In Aiken
Odell Weeks known as The Mayor and Odell to locals shaped Aiken for six decades. He moved the town forward from street corners to city halls, crediting city employees and building a better community. His tenure serves as a case study for other towns in state municipal offices in Columbia.
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Laws Tightened On Video Poker in Aiken
The Aiken City Council advanced an ordinance tightening video poker rules. It would bar under 18 access, restrict hours to 8 a.m. to midnight, and curb payoffs for free games. Enforcement could be difficult, with final reading set for Jan 11 and a second reading ongoing.
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Jaycee Tour Boost Fails to Meet Funding Goal
The Aiken County Shopping Tour gained a $51,000 anonymous gift but remains far short of the $8,000 target. The Aiken Jaycees have raised under $4,000 to fund the 80 children who will spend about $50 each rather than the $100 hoped for on warm clothing and essentials.
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Clinton Gives Few Clues On Economic Revival Plans
President elect Clinton heard from business leaders and economists at a two day conference but offered few specifics on his revival plan. Final discussions focused on the budget deficit, environment, and federal operations while questions lingered on spending, tax cuts, and capital incentives.
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Local Names Listed in Edgefield Notice
Herman Aaron Aiken Jeff D Austin Belvedere Melva Bryant North St Isaiah Harrison Edgefield Richard Mason Jr Ridge Saving Phyllis C Mims West Colum Annie Mae Morris Augusta are named in a public notice listing residents or parties connected to a local matter. The fragmentary list appears in a community legal or administrative notice and includes multiple individuals associated with Augusta and Edgefield areas.
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First Nighters Impressed By Christmas At Hopeland
First Nighters gathered at Hopeland Gardens to view Christmas decorations lit in white along a path and pond. Swans and an angel ornament the scene as crowds line lawns and blankets wait for the 7 p.m. start amid cold air and festive glow.
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State Could Set Higher Sewer Rate
State officials warned New Ellenton City Council that a sewer bond default could trigger state takeover of the sewer system and higher rates. The $178000 debt due Feb 4 1993 had only 62000 raised. If monthly payments of 4000 are made in the current and following months and a 30 day extension is denied, default would occur and the state could intervene, raising rates to cover costs.
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