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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1984

Page

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Gasoline Prices Low In South Carolina For Holiday Season

Gasoline is inexpensive and plentiful in South Carolina with self service regular as low as 4 cents in Greenville. A Carolina Motors Club survey of 148 stations across the Carolinas shows over 60 percent plan to close on Christmas. Average state price is $1.21 per gallon, below the national $1.22.

Greenville South Carolina Carolina Motors Club Carolinas Quentin Anderson Charlotte N.C OPEC Anderson

Heat Wave Sparks Unseasonable Holiday Warmth In ST

Yesterday's high reached 81 degrees setting a date record and forecasts show continued unseasonably warm weather. Tonight will be fair with lows in the mid 40s. Tomorrow warms to upper 70s with mostly sunny skies. Friday to Sunday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies mild Friday and Saturday with increasing clouds and a chance of showers Sunday. Lows dip to 30s and 40s Friday through Sunday while highs stay in the 60s and 70s Friday to Sunday.

Wagener-Salley School Board Meeting Sparks Toasts and Talks

Inease Williamson faced a question from a Wagener-Salley teacher about her departure style. Williamson asserted she will go out with impact while the board plans a representative to the Federal Relations Network Conference in January to learn national matters, per chairman Sally Bigger. Vice chair Bob Slay warned it may affect attendees' heart.

Wagener-Salley Inease Williamson Ms. Williamson Federal Relations Network Washington Sally Bigger Bob Slay

Aiken Loses TV Dish Case Against Two Residents

Second Circuit Judge Rodney A Peeples ruled that front yard satellite antennas are permissible as not defined as structures under the city zoning ordinance. City attorney Henry Summerall Jr plans an appeal, pending Aiken City Council action. Defendants Roy E. Cole and Larry F. Lowe argued against removal notices despite the city injunction. Lowe: 740 Morton St Crosland Park. Cole: 1011 Byrnes Road Aiken Estates.

Aikenshas Rodney A Peeples Aiken Henry Summerall Jr Summerall Peeples F. Ale" Beasle Master Equity Cole Lowe Beasley Morton St Crosland Park Byrnes Road Aiken Estates

Funds Boost Holiday Aid For Aiken County Needy

The Aiken Jaycees report 2579.25 in donations for the Christmas Shopping Tour to help underprivileged children. Salvation Army’s Cheer Fund stands at 29270.28 with recent 529.00 added. Valley Empty Stocking Fund totals 10365.60.

Aiken County Aiken Jaycees Salvation Army Valley P.O Aiken S.C Wal Mart

Aiken County OKs Lower Bid for Three New Elementary Schools

The Aiken County Board of Education approved final settlements with McKnight Construction of Augusta totaling 11.79 million dollars for three new elementary schools in Aiken North Augusta and Jackson. Construction will start in January with one school finished in a year and all three within 16 months, aiming for the 1986 87 school year despite a bid higher than the original estimate.

Aiken County Board of Education McKnight Construction Company Augusta Bob Slay Aiken North Augusta Jackson Slay John Wells

Economy expands at 2.8 percent in fourth quarter

The Commerce Department reports the U.S. economy grew at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the final quarter, with full 1984 growth near 6.7 percent. Inflation measured at 2.9 percent for Q4 suggests a modest year, while preliminary data show improved final sales and a smaller drag from imports.

Washington U.S Commerce Department

Warm Christmas Likely Across South Carolina After Record Heat

Weather records fall this week in Columbia Greer and the Aiken Augusta area with highs of 80 81 and 75 December records. Forecasters expect continued warmth through Christmas as a Gulf flow keeps temperatures above normal across the state.

South Carolina National Weather Service Columbia Greer Aiken-Augusta Weather Service Augusta

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