08 Feb 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2002
Page
1
A proposed connector road between Whiskey and Silver Bluff roads has drawn strong interest. City Manager Roger LeDuc said about 60 engineering firms have filed proposals with Aiken to study the roadway and compete for the contract.
Former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling, long viewed as a hands on manager, argues he was unaware of the self-dealing and accounting schemes that later led to the company’s downfall. He notes he resigned in August before Enron’s problems became public.
Frances C Haywood Sylvester Totte Young Marvin Arial Ready Hephzibah and others are listed in a local obituary notices page. Included are brief identifications of individuals from Aiken North Augusta Hephzibah and surrounding areas with mention of their passing and basic biographical references.
An autopsy was scheduled after the bodies of Bobby DuBose 41 Frances DuBose 49 and Brandon Paul DuBose 13 were found shot to death in their Sandstone subdivision home on Southside. Coroner Sue Townsend described it as a triple homicide with possible self harm theory and noted the entire residence as a crime scene. Police were alerted by a 911 call at 3 21 pm and will conduct a lengthy investigation.
Aiken School District counselors supported Kennedy Middle School after student Brandon Paul DuBose died Thursday in an apparent suicide. Staff offered grief counseling and emphasized acknowledging students feelings. Page 7A reference notes continued coverage.
WSRC plans to reduce about 800 administrative jobs at the Savannah River Site defense plant. Spokesperson Mickie Seitter said up to 1300 workers could be eligible for voluntary separation or early retirement, with exact numbers determined by a survey and eligibility identified within two months. Retirement offers expected to begin in April after Energy Department approval.
Aiken Electric Cooperative will raise bills for about 2,500 customers on March 1 to cover a 3 percent franchise fee. CEO Gary Stooksbury says the firm has absorbed the cost in the past and is now charging the efficient true cost. North Augusta and Edgefield cited as fee payers.
Salt Lake City opens the Olympics amid a terror alert era with a 310 million dollar security plan. Some 16 000 guards, helicopters, jets, and high tech surveillance span venues. Homeland Security chief Ridge cautions risk cannot be eliminated. A suspicious bag near downtown media center triggers heightened caution.
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