07 Feb 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 2002
Page
1
Two convicted murderers who fled a Texas jail surrendered peacefully early Thursday after taking a hostage at an Oklahoma gas station. Two other fugitives who escaped with them last month were also captured.
Clint Keown sank a fall away jumper from the left baseline with 3.5 seconds remaining to lift USC Aiken past Columbus State 64 62 in a Peach Belt Conference game. The senior guard erased a near miss with another late opportunity and secured the win.
Obituary notices for Everett J. Ahern Ernest McLane Gleaton Salley Cecil W. Threlkeld Marvin A. Ready Sarah Ann White Dennis Plunkett. Local notices appear on page 5A under obituaries.
Aiken plans a spring review of design standards led by a task force and an advisory subcommittee of the Planning Commission. Officials say standards will guide development, with focus on historic districts and the C.P. Price project on Whiskey Road reflecting public input and landscape emphasis.
Aiken’s southside gains a new 810 foot connector road linking the Aiken Mall and Aiken Exchange to route traffic away from Whiskey Road. Built by the development group Abernathy Timberlake Investment, the project follows the mall’s parking lot crew and includes Target as anchor. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh was among the first riders, praising the move as a major traffic relief and a model for future connectors.
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell testified he sought nonpartisan redistricting last year but faced opposition from Democratic Gov. Hodges and Republicans. He aimed for a traditional approach rather than a partisan plan as federal judges hear the dispute after Hodges vetoed a legislative redistricting bill.
Aiken County lottery sales show a slow rebound after a two week slide with $381,278 in the week ending Feb 3, up from $355,432 the previous week. statewide sales total over $74.2 million with $43.5 million in prizes. Four South Carolina TV stations WLTX WCBD WSPA and WPDE won contracts to air live drawings when online games begin, with two Augusta stations unsuccessful.
A U S official said a pilotless Predator fired a Hellfire missile at a group in eastern Afghanistan, possibly killing a top al Qaida figure. The attack, conducted by a CIA operated system, followed scrutiny of the bin Laden network in Congress.
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