Tax credits and deductions dominate audience reaction at State of the Union
Voters and officials comment on education focus in the president's address. The Hope Scholarship, $1500 tax credit, and $10,000 deduction are debated for their impact on families. Critics urge broader reform, including Medicare changes and a Balanced Budget Amendment, while praising bipartisanship. Rep. Lindsey Graham and others discuss practicality and long term effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Douglas Gregory III
Aiken High School
Douglas IV
Tennessee
Ruby Tuesday Reopens After Roof Fire
Aiken fire crews responded to a kitchen roof blaze at Ruby Tuesday on Tuesday morning around 9 30. The fire damaged the roof and exterior walls but spared the interior. the restaurant temporarily limited service and gas power, then resumed full operations by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Frommer
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Frommer
Patricia Smith
Ms. Smith
Retail layoff fears cited by Dr. Vyas in 1995 sales note
Dr. Vyas says 1995 losses reached 96 million but not alarming. He argues laid off workers may restrict spending and shop at larger markets for better variety and price. Some 1995 dollars may have been saved rather than spent in Aiken or Augusta. an attitude survey is needed to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vyas
SRS
Aiken
Augusta
Robber due for sentencing in Beech Island bank holdup
Robert Henry Stewart, an Aiken County man with a prior bank robbery record, faces sentencing in federal court for the Jan 8 1996 First Citizens Bank of Beech Island robbery. He and two accomplices were caught after the mid afternoon heist that netted over $8 000 with no injuries. Suber and Miles had pled guilty earlier and testified. Stewart faces up to 40 years. earlier sentences for Graniteville robbery totaled 25 years for Stewart and 41 and 40 months for Suber and Miles respectively, plus restitution and post release supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
First Citizens Bank
Beech Island
Robert Henry Stewart
Charles E. Simons
Fry Watson Suber III
Kuniacki Chaconne Miles
Stewart
Graniteville
Charles E. Simons Jr
Simons
Suber
Miles
Father's quest ends with unanimous verdict
SANTA MONICA Calif A lost son A unanimous verdict And a father's quest finally ends Fred Goldman knows he'll never get his son back But Tuesday s unanimous verdict in the US Simpson civil trial gives him something justice as he sees it and restoration of his faith Our family is grateful for a verdict of responsibility which is all we ever wanted We have it Goldman said Then he wept The world has seen a lot of Goldman s tears since his 25 year old son Ronald was slashed to death alongside Nicole Brown Simpson on June 12 1994 Ron Goldman was a waiter His killing drew celebrity attention His father refused to let his son be forgotten His weeping was unashamed and his anger at Simpson palpable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Fred Goldman
Goldman
Ronald
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ms.Simpson
Ron Goldman
Simpson
Ron
Nicole
Kim
Christopher Darden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lindsey Graham
Arative
South Caroli
Clinton
By Carl Langley
New Ellenton
Jackson
Medical University of South Carolina
Civic Center
Main Street
Gerri
Aiken Ottics
Ale Ato Bate
Augusta Rd
Hwy
S.r
America
Ays
South Carolina
University of Southarolina
UVA
Forget Magazine
D Industrial Supply, Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!