Youth Drug Use Up Nationally But Aiken Trails Some
National survey from the University of Michigan finds rising marijuana and cigarette use among U S students in grades 8-12. In Aiken County a 1992 93 study of 9238 students shows over 10 percent using marijuana, with alcohol and cigarettes leading local use. Terrance Brown cites South values as a protective factor but warns trends may align with national patterns.
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Aiken
Insurance Break Cuts South Carolina Auto Premiums
The South Carolina Insurance Commission says 126 million dollars in auto premium savings this year. Fewer accidents and higher driving safety awareness drive down rates, with State Farm Allstate Nationwide and South Carolina Farm Bureau among top rate reducers.
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South Carolina
John Richards
Aeater
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South Carolina Farm Bureau
Carroll Campbell
Aiken Eyes Capital Campaign to Raise 3.5 Million
City leaders in Aiken and allied groups discuss a 3.5 million capital campaign to fund school upgrades and other projects. United Way officials warn limited local funds may constrain giving, as 29 health and human service groups rely on United Way support. The plan, if approved, would run five years and target area corporations.
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Local Names Include Aiken Everson Hammond and Others
A list of individuals including ZA Almeta W Couch Aiken John A Everson Aiken Doris T Hammond Bath Andrew Hendrix Batesbur Hildegard W Key New Ellenton Lillie S Lark Philadelphia Pa John H Tyler Springfield referenced with further details on Page 2B.
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Aiken
John A. Everson
Doris T. Hammond
Bath
Andrew Hendrix
Batesbur
Hildegard W. Key
New Ellenton
Lillie S. Lark
Philadelphia
John H. Tyler
Springfield
MLK Tribute Heads Again To Planners
Documents to rename Hampton Avenue in Aiken to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are filed with the Planning Department for a second review after a 3-3 council vote. Lester Smalls and black leaders press for the change while some council members oppose altering a downtown street name.
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Aiken
Lester Smalls
Brotherhood For Opportunity, Leadership and Development
Aikeni Council
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South Carolina
County Chairman Hospitalized In Aiken County
Aiken County Council Chairman Carroll H. Warner was admitted to Aiken Regional Medical Centers early today with respiratory problems. His condition is listed as stable, with Vice Chairman Ronnie Young en route to the county complex to assist. Warner has served on the council for over 18 years since the Home Rule Act of 1975.
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Carrol H. Warner
Aiken
William Shepherd
Ronnie Young
Yvonne Parnell
Shepherd
Young
Parnell
Warner
Governor Pushes Prosecution of Young Offenders at Education Forum
Governor Carroll Campbell urged tougher handling of school crime and called for prosecuting young offenders. He urged students to report illegal activity and for educators to address home life factors while some officials doubted the approach.
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Conway
Crime In Aiken County begins six part series
The Aiken Standard will publish a six part series starting Monday on crime in Aiken County. Staff writer Ranji M. Garrett explores whether crime is rising and what residents can do to aid law enforcement. The series covers a recent murder and suspects’ records, the criminal mind, domestic violence, and local protective actions. A reader phone survey follows the series.
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