21 Dec 1995
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1995
Page
1
Sumter County Council approved a nighttime youth curfew with four white Republican members voting for and two black Democrats present voting against. The curfew takes effect January 1.
A Florence man, Roosevelt Graham, 48, was charged with one count of desecrating human remains after allegedly spitting on a body in a casket. He posted a $10,000 bond. The incident followed a nightclub shooting at the Lucky 12 Lounge where two men died. Graham was reportedly upset about the death of his friend, club owner Matthew Mitchell.
Obituary notices list Katherine Dandy Graham Aiken Henry Copeland Hiers and Allene Larsen Aiken and Willie Salley Wagener as deceased. Page 28 records brief burial notices and family arrangements for these individuals.
Aiken County officials say property owners who missed the summer appeals window may file appeals on 1995 assessments starting in January. Appeals remain possible only for errors identified during revaluation issued in 1904 notices, with courtesy appeals allowed for certain misclassifications. Hearings can take weeks or months and more than 12 000 appeals have already been heard due to the recent reassessment.
Lynne Ratmar reports on Sid Edwards, delivery supervisor, noting holiday mail rush is expected but manageable. Post office extends Saturday hours to serve public demand with delivery express on Christmas Eve and Day, while Post Net on Whiskey Road also stays busy as customers shop last minute.
Washington AP reports FAA Deputy Administrator Linda Hall Daschle approved Santa Claus Christmas flight plan noting Santa does not age. The plan lists sleigh as aircraft, true airspeed 350 knots, rooftop height, oats fuel, reindeer with woolen neck warmers and Daschle says departures occur when kids are asleep and eyes are closed.
Gov Beasley proposes a 4.4 billion budget prioritizing tax cuts and classroom tech while boosting prison guard pay. Lawmakers spar over who benefits as he raises the home value exemption and expands senior and family tax relief amid plans for continued tax reform into the next fiscal year.
NationsBank plans to close its Northside Aiken branch in mid-April consolidating with the downtown main office. About eight employees will transfer. customers will receive at least 90 days’ notice. The closure follows roadwork plans on U.S. 1 and Rutland Drive that will bring eight lanes near the building.
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