Churches Mirror Face Of The World In Aiken
Multi racial faith leaders in Aiken unite under a shared mission to reflect the world’s diverse face through church that welcomes all. African American pastor Robert Williams of First Evangelical in Hephzibah Georgia leads a 1992 effort to plant a multicultural church in the CSRA partnering with White Christians to foster unity and youth outreach through Fireside Ministries.
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Poe
Aiken
Commerce Department
United States
America
Robert Williams
First Evangelical
Hephzibah
CSRA
Williams
Augusta
Witnew
Jones
Finn Hitchcock
First Presbyterian Church
Fireside
Hitchcock
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Have A View To Share About Crime In Aiken County
The piece discusses crime statistics in Aiken County and gaps between court sentences and time served, noting repeat offenses after release. It also covers the criminal mind, law enforcement improvements, resident protections, and domestic violence prevalence.
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Aiken County
Readers invited to share opinions on Aiken Standard series
Calls to 642-5151 will be recorded with the caller's first name and residence. Letters to the editor are welcomed for a Feb 21 story on the unscientific opinion survey. Submissions should reflect topics from the editorial page series.
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Aiken Standard
Local readers urged to call with news tips
Citizens are invited to contact the newsroom at 648-2311 with tips or story ideas. Names listed include Catherine B. Drayton of North Augusta, Marvin L. Edington of Aiken, Mae Ida Frazier of Johnston, Willie Jones Jr. of Bath, and James S. Randall of Aiken. see Page 4A for details.
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Catherine B. Drayton
North Augusta
Marvin L. Edington
Aiken
Mae Ida Frazier
Johnston
Willie Jones Jr
Bath
James S. Randall
Lillehammer Opens Winter Games With Dramatic Flame Leap
A stand-in skier lit the Olympic flame to begin Lillehammer 1994 amid Norway folklore themed ceremonies. IOC president Samaranch urged Sarajevo belligerents to stop the killing as security held firm against protest fears. 40,000 spectators braved 14 degree cold at Lillehammer Olympic Park.
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Lillehammer
Norway
IOC
Juan Antonio Samaranch
Sarajevo
Lillehammer Olympic Park
Albertville
France
Aiken City Council Adopts Phase One of Revitalization Plan
The council approved the first two year phase of the De fects plan for 1994-95, following a broad planning effort with about 300 volunteers across 12 committees. Initiatives include streetscape work, Richland Avenue redesign, downtown entrance prototype, downtown housing plans, formation of the Aiken Development Corporation, and a new business park master plan at the municipal airport.
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Aiken
Richland Avenue
Aiken Development Corporation
Chief Says Homeless Needs Are Being Met In Aiken
Aiken Public Safety Director J. Carrol Busbee states the city does not have a serious homeless problem. Mayor Fred B. Cavanaugh questioned him at Horizons on Saturday and Busbee assured the meeting that conditions are under control while noting a confidential source suggesting otherwise.
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Aiken
Aiken Public Safety
J. Carrol Busbee
Busbee
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Children Tour Africa Through Costumes Music and Maps
Priscilla Boatwright reports from the Aiken County Public Library where Sala Adenike led a “Now Go Tell That” program. Children explored Africa with native costumes instruments and a talking drum while tracing migration from West Africa to America and discussing cultural heritage.
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Sala Adenike
Africa
Aiken County
Ms. Adenike
America
West Africa
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