Rivera linked to Melissa Dingess case and area killings
The article notes Melissa Faye Dingess vanished July 17, 1999 in Graniteville, later found near Interstate 20 in Aiken County. Rivera is linked to her remains and to three other unsolved killings in the Aiken Augusta area, making his case a top local story of the year.
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Melissa Faye Dingess
Graniteville
Melissa Dingess
Reinaldo J. Rivera
Miss Dingess
Interstate 20
Aiken County
Rivera
Aiken-Augusta
David Mark Hill
DSS
Hastings Wise
R.E. Phelan
Aiken
Clifford
Alice Ranson
Jared Ranson
S C woman dies in cold after locking out
Westminister South Carolina: Thana Diane Candy Gysel 48 was found near her Westminster home by a rescue squad member and died December 23 from exposure to cold. Autopsy confirmed exposure as the cause with no foul play. Gysel had a history of psychological disorder and was on multiple prescriptions.
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Oconee County
Westminster
Thana Diane
Candy
Gysel
Karl Addis
Aughter
Addis
Lottery cash eyed by GOP
Republican lawmakers move to ban political contributions from lottery vendors as the lottery bill advances. Chair Bobby Harrell warns against gambling money influence amid past video poker industry spending and concerns about Democratic campaign funding.
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Gop
Columbia
South Carolina
Bobby Harrell
Charleston
Jim Hodges
South Carolina Census Response Rate Shows Mixed Results
South Carolina posted a 59 percent response rate, second worst in the nation, while Dorchester County led at 66 percent and Laurens at 55 percent. The national rate was 67 percent, and the state’s population rose to 4,012,012, a 15 percent gain since 1990.
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E — South Carols
Susan Hardy
Bureau
South Carolina
South Car
Olina
Dorchester County
Laurens County
Upstate
Six Mile
Clinton, Grey and
Cross Hill
Greenville
Census Bureau
Saints win in post season first playoff victory over Rams
The New Orleans Saints secured their first postseason victory against the Los Angeles Rams, marking a milestone win in the NFL playoffs.
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New Orleans
Rams
Millennium events span a century of sweeping changes
A survey highlights key moments shaping the century from science to politics. Leading figures and landmark events illustrate rapid progress and enduring challenges across nations and societies.
Obituary notices at Aiken and J Aken facilities
Death notices list Eva Corley Nellie Padgett James Hall and others across Aiken Jackson Street Jackson Stooks Funeral Home Napier George Funeral Homes Downtown Chapel listing services from Aiken Napier and Shellhouse venues. Obituaries are published on page SA.
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Eva Corley
Aiken
Jackson Stooks
Ted Hugh DuBose
J. Aken
Napir Funeral
Steven Hogan Lot
Aon
George Funeral Homes
Nellie Padgett
Aken
Shellhouse Funeral Home
James H. Hall
J Aken
Napier Funeral Home
Youths Monday World travels Aiken boy travels to South Africa
A feature highlights a local youth from Aiken who journeys to South Africa, detailing their experiences, cultural exchanges, and the impact of travel on a young person’s perspective. The piece frames travel as a learning life event.
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Aiken Boy
South Africa
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