Gunman Surrenders After Hostage Stand at Clemson Restaurant
A gunman held seven people hostage at a Clemson restaurant before surrendering to Pickens County authorities. He is suspected of killing his girlfriend Mary Wellons of Central Clemson, with ongoing charges including murder and possible kidnapping. Hostages were released unharmed. the suspect exited with hands raised around 6:15 p.m. after declaring intent to reach his wife.
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Clemson
Fred Goodine Jr
Pickens County
Sheriff's Department
Mary Wellons
Central
Ad Cleepon
Clemson City
Williams
Oconee Memorial Hospital
Ickens County
Mitchell
McDill
Lori Hockman
Goodine
Sie
Hockman
Mike Dimbauer
Dimbauer
Bauer
North A pharmacists get probation after drug record lapse
Two North A pharmacists William Stephen Harley and Edward A Jones received five years probation and 5000 fines in U S District Court in Aiken for failing to maintain accurate inventories of Schedule II IV and V drugs The sentencing followed investigations by Assistant U S Attorney David J Slattery Senator Tommy Moore D-Clearwater will speak at Aiken s Wakin breakfast at Houndslake Country Club starting 7 45 a m The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce event will cover current term legislative issues.
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North A
U.S. District Court
Aiken
William Stephen Harley
Edward A. Jones
Solomon Blatt Jr
U.S
David J. Slattery
Thomas J
Tommy
VPSA To Meet Discuss Contracts
GLOVERVILLE The Valley Public Service Authority board meets at 7 p.m. at Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant on S.C. 125. Agenda includes awarding water line and sewer line contracts on U.S. 1 and Carline Road, bids received, and an executive session to discuss applications for the general manager post.
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Gloverville
Board of Commissioners of the Valley Public Service Authority
Horse Creek
S.C
U.S. 1
Carline Road
Robert L. Boone
North Augusta City Council Meeting Tonight and Land Resolution
North Augusta seeks a 7 pm council session at Municipal Building to approve land acquisition in Hammond Hills for 15345 dollars and authorize Wells Law and Associates to finish plans for Riverside Park Activities Center. A zoning denial for 109 West Forrest Ave known as Lockaway Hall from C-1 to C-3 is recorded.
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North Augusta
E. Buesc
Haseda Honsociade
Hammond Hills
Riverview Park
Hammond Burkhalter
Wells, Law and Associates
Planning Commission
West Forrest Ave
Lockaway Hall
Task Force 2000 Moves Toward Consensus On Education Report
Aiken County Task Force 2000, meeting again February 11, aims to reach consensus on the controversial citizens report outlining 21st century reforms for the Aiken County school system. Members cite time, costs, and finalization issues as the board plans further revisions and potential curriculum focus.
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Task Force 2000
Citizens
Aiken County
Diane Motard
Ue Emer
Edison Management
Ms. Minnard
W. Key Jr
Key
Joseph R. Brooks
Brooks
Pete Stevens
Ecology Studies Flourish In Shadow Of Reactors
Scientists at the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Laboratory study wildlife and wetlands on the restricted Savannah River Site near five aging nuclear reactors. The lab, led by J. Whitfield Gibbons, covers more than 30 000 acres of wetlands with 100 plus species of reptiles and amphibians. The five reactors, idle since 1988, offer a unique outdoor laboratory for thermal studies under a five year, 35 million dollar DOE contract.
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University of Georgia
Savannahie Beer
Carolina
Srs
Savannah River
Tony Mills
Gibbons
Department of Energy
United States
Weather Confuses Peach Crop Blossoms Dare Early Bloom
Edge field and Aiken County peach trees mistook recent warmth for spring. If trees bloom before the last frost in March or April, forthcoming frost could damage the crop. Extension Agent Thomas B. Earle says chilling hours around 1,000 are needed for good fruit and dormancy break.
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Edgefield
Aiken County
Clemson
Thomas B. Earle
Earle
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VPSA
Edd Rodriguez
Williston
Diane Minnard
J. Whitfield Gibbons
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
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