Crosland Park residents organize crime response effort
More than 75 residents attended a Crosland Park meeting at the police station to learn how to reclaim their neighborhood from crime. Aiken Department of Public Safety assigns PACT officer David Nieves as the personal police officer for the area, with bike car and foot patrols and a dedicated reporting phone line.
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Crosland Park
Aiken Department of Public Safety
David
Chico” Nieves
Video poker licenses surge before new rules loom
Revenue Department says licenses rose about 300 percent over two months as operators rush to position before likely regulations. About 3,400 licenses were issued in December and January amid fear a legislative bill could ban new casino style halls while allowing existing ones to operate. Elizabeth Carpentier, nominated to head the department, spoke to state officials as operators awaited the Supreme Court ruling that machines are legal.
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Columbia
Revenue Department
Elizabeth Carpentier
State Board of Economic Advisors
State Supreme Court
Deaths of Several Individuals Across Several States
Obituary notice listing the deaths of Conte Cathey of Columbia Arbutus DiGregorio Monetta Gracie Forrest of Brooklyn Marilynn R. Parden of Aiken Marvin W. Richey of Belvedere and Janie L. Wheeler of Saluda with locations noted for each and no further details provided.
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ieConte Cathey
Columbia
Arbutus
DiGregorio
Monetta
Gracie Forrest
Brooklyn
N.Y
Marilynn
R. Parden
Aiken
Marvin W. Richey
Belvedere
Janie L. Wheeler
Saluda
Georgia Lottery Draw Summary
Lottery results from Georgia show Cash 3 Midday 47 9, Cash 3 Evening 0 24, Cash 643 68, and Fantasy 8 11011 2625. Website wwwalkenstanda appears in the fragment.
Cupid fundraisers dodge jury duty in Aiken County
In Hamp ton County Circuit Court Judge Donald Beatty would not excuse Willie Hyers from jury service for a planned Cupid fundraiser in Aiken County for the Council on Aging. Belinda Rogers notes a humorous but unsuccessful appeal. Lupias replacements were sought while Pink winged volunteers delivered Valentine messages with gifts to donors.
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Justice
Ateast
Love Itself
Circuit Court
Donald Beatty
Hampton County
Belinda Roger
Willie Hyers
Aiken County
Roger
Council
Koger
Lupias
Beth Hollingsworth
Sandy Mulherin
Ms. Mulherin
Senate weighs slim path to conviction in Clinton impeachment
The Senate nears acquittal while prosecutors seek a simple majority on either obstruction or perjury charges. Sen. Schumer notes the struggle centers on whether obstruction gains 50 votes, with three Republicans already opposing conviction. Aims to avoid formal rebuke if acquitted, while censure remains uncertain amid Democratic resistance.
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Washington
Senate
Clinton
House
Sen
Charles Schumer
Schumer
Ers
Connie Mack
R-Fla
Mack
Joseph Lieberman
Dconn
Honored man pushes for veterans park
Jack Adkinson, a Navy veteran of 1951 to 1955, spearheads the Horse Creek Midland Valley Veterans Memorial Park project in Burnettown. Named Lion Club Citizen of the Year, he describes his work as a labor of love honoring Valley veterans and pursuing clues about his missing brother Harold Adkinson from the Korean conflict.
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Jack Adkinson
Burnettown
Adkinson
Lion Club
Navy
Douglas H. Fox
Korea
Harold Adkinson
South Korea
Aiken County
Horse Creek
Midland Valley Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans Park
Sharon Taylor
Lion's Club
Midland Valley
Book Wins Choice Outstanding Academic Book Award
Local scientist and author Dr Whit Gibbons earns Choice Outstanding Academic Book Award for Ecoviews Snakes Snails and Environmental Tales co authored with sister Anne Gibbons. Choice reviews within 12 months determine eligibility and about ten percent make the final list.
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Whit Gibbons
Gibbons
Anne Gibbons
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