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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1997
Page
9
Aiken County Council member Joel Randall urges rezoning parts of District 6 to deter new video poker venues. The move aims to limit gambling-commerce in the district amid ongoing discussions on local zoning controls.
LaMyron Jenkins and The Distinguished Gentlemen will host the Minorities Network Function Weekend at the Radisson Suites Inn Augusta from 8 30 a m to midnight on Saturday. Jonathan Jackson son of Rev Jesse Jackson appears as special guest with $10 tickets and bank representatives on hand to discuss finances.
A 1989 Dodge Dynasty at Abbeville and Kershaw was broken into with a stolen cellular phone worth 20 dollars. On Feb 6 a pickup owner found a missing CB radio and a pried sliding window causing 30 dollars in damage, report filed on Oriole Street. A 1987 Yugo license plate was stolen on Feb 5 from York Street, value 12 dollars.
Dr. Jay Jones, an Aiken veterinarian, recently bid farewell to his giant Madagascar native hissing cockroach named Rudolph Hiss. The pet, notable for its unusual presence in his household, died a few days ago.
Information provided by Kenneth Wiland from Robinson Humphrey and Smith Barney lists major corporate names including BellSouthers Carolina First Coca-Cola DuPont Ford GE General Motors Kimberly-Clark McDonalds NationsBank Owens-Corning PALFED SCANA Wachovia Westinghouse and others in a closing as of 2/6/97. The document cites Kenneth Wiland as the source.
After months of negotiation the Commercial Hotel and Holley Inn in Aiken changed hands this morning. Rich Friedman and his wife Stephanie take over from the Holley family. The Friedmans plan a phased renovation over a year to make the Commercial the focal point of downtown while relocating The Whitney to aid the business.
Frank Medlock criticizes red white and blue interstate markers for misleading drivers at Laurens Street Rutland Drive and York Street Rutland Drive claiming the signs should not indicate east or west since I 20 runs both ways. He notes northbound traffic to US 1 or SC 19 could falsely read direction and seeks city action. Thompson says city has no control over state signs and that concerns had not been raised before.
The event honors Black History Month and runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Smith Hazel Recreation Center on Kershaw Street with National Bone Marrow Registry and Red Cross staff registering volunteers aged 18 to 60. Support comes from local Greek organizations and the Aiken Ministerial Alliance.
Dr. Flanigan notes high demand for marrow donors and a donor drive aims to save lives. Contact numbers include Moses Mims Jr at 649-7254 and Fannie S. Johnson at 279-3103 for more information.
Aiken County Councilman Joel Randall says his zoning plan targets video poker in District 6 to dilute its impact and prevent residential areas from attracting undesirable businesses. He objects to rezoning the entire district and seeks RUD designations to curb sexually oriented enterprises while balancing districts 1 through 6.
Rep. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina was appointed to the Procurement Subcommittee and the Military Personnel Subcommittee on the House National Security Committee. He notes the first panel funds 90 percent of Savannah River Site’s annual budget and aims to advocate for the site.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office probes an armed robbery at Heart's Pull House in North Augusta after two black men, ages 28 to 32, entered at 4:30 a.m. and forced two employees to open a safe before fleeing with money. One worker fainted. other details withheld. Call tips to the sheriff or Crime Stoppers.
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