Thompson to Stay as Aiken City Manager Amid Praise
Thompson announced he would remain in Aiken as city manager drawing praise from Mayor Fred B. Cavanaugh and Councilwoman Lessie Price. They credited his leadership for major improvements and strategic projects while colleagues Perry and Papanchado lauded his competence and potential beyond the city. Cavanaugh cited his prior service under former manager Roland Windham as a key reason for promoting Thompson.
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Christmas Sales Boost Hardware and Software Stores
Christmas sales stretch through July preparations as hard line retailers push electronics home appliances and TVs. Comanager Jerry Jackson says the season has been crazy while software outlets benefit from Windows 8, with Radio Shack store manager Troy Harman noting strong demand and solid performance.
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Three Injured After Morning Aiken Crash
A head on collision caused heavy damage to both vehicles. EMS said no fatalities at the scene and three victims were admitted to Aiken Regional Medical Centers last night. One in ICU in critical condition, another in ICU undergoing surgery, and a third in fair condition on a nursing floor. Hospital officials withheld injury specifics.
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Lawmen Brace For Busiest Time
The ADPS warns the holidays bring more wrecks due to busy driving and slick roads after rain. Through Dec 18 there were 65 city accidents, far surpassing last December. Captain Pete Frommer advises planning trips, maintaining extra following distance, and reducing speed in wet conditions.
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Music scholar Mangiante featured on directing careers
A profile of Mrs. Mangiante, a Grosse Pointe Woods native with a music degree from Mary Baldwin College, studying abroad in Vienna, and graduate musicology work at the University of Chicago. She has served as secretary and legal assistant at several firms and held assignments at the University of Wyoming and the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago.
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Baptist Courier Names Editor Kirkland to Succeed Roberts
Donald M. Kirkland will become editor of The Baptist Courier next spring, succeeding retiring editor John Roberts who led the 110,000 weekly paper for 30 years. Kirkland, assistant and associate editor for 21 years, was the unanimous board choice to take the helm March 1.
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