Hatcher Weighs Party Switch to Republican Side
Aiken County Council vice chairwoman Fay Hatcher confirms she is considering leaving the Democratic Party for the Republicans. She cites no link to a proposed referendum on government form but notes potential litigation from some Democrats. Republican leaders call it a personal decision likely to be welcomed if she switches.
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Fay Hatcher
Aiken County
Ms. Hatcher
Margie Plunkett
George Williams
Hatcher
Carrol H. Warner
Aiken County Offices Close Monday For New Year Holiday
Most offices in Aiken County will close Monday for New Year’s Day. Post office city and county offices banks and savings institutions will be closed. The public library will be closed Sunday and Monday. The Aiken Standard prints Friday and Monday with offices closing Friday noon. Trash collection shifts one day later Monday through Tuesday.
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Aiken County
Aiken Standard
Aiken
North Augusta
Radioactive Waste Leak at Savannah River Plant Contained
About 100 gallons of radioactive waste leaked from a below-ground tank at the Savannah River Plant but was largely contained. Authorities say drinking water supplies are not at risk, with monitoring planned along the river to assess contamination levels.
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Savannah River
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Ga. Department of Natural Resources
Beaufort Jasper
Fort Wentworth
Aiken
Allendale
Barnwell
du Pont Co
Joe Spencer
du Pont
S.C
Savannah
Sam Finklea
DHEC
Jim Gaver
Department of Energy
Environmental Protection Agency
Spencer
Gaver
Four Mile Creek
Ward town humor on Hee Haw recalled by Leon Everett
Local segment recalls Ward population 87 including stop signs as Leon Everett salutes his hometown on Hee Haw. Mary Musick jokes about Craig Musick vacuuming the dishwasher to clean tiny glass slivers after a broken glass incident.
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Mary Musick
Craig
Leon Everett
Ward
Everett
Hangover Helpers From Old Time Remedies And Tips
A humorous look at New Year hangovers explains how alcohol taxes the liver stomach and kidneys while depleting minerals and REM sleep. It suggests sugar fructose honey and fruits to neutralize impurities and nutrient rich foods like calves liver to replenish the body. A diagram promises steps to relieve hangover effects though nothing is guaranteed.
New Year resolutions from Aiken leaders eye a better 1984
In a New Year feature residents including Sarah Jordan of United Way and Carroll Bushee of Public Safety share resolutions for 1984. They aim to improve personal wellness, community service, time management, fitness, and city growth while balancing work and family life.
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Aiken County
Sarah Jordan
United Way of
Carrol Warner
Aiken County Council
Trate
Mary Mittelberg
Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Carroll Bushee
Aiken Department of Public Safety
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Callie Baughman
Ginny Southworth
Avasuc Clary
Ely
Greater City
June Murff
Greater Aiken
Roland Windham
Gamecocks
Jordan Warner
Mittelberg Busbee
Windham
Paskel
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