14 Feb 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1997
Page
1
The film That Darn Cat premieres at Aiken Mall with first show at 5 pm and additional screenings at 7 and 9 20 pm. Disney’s remake filmed in Edgefield and Aiken stars Christina Ricci with Doug E as a policeman. PG rated showings include 12 30 2 45 5 7 and 9 20 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Aiken County Sheriff's Office investigates an armed robbery at Bryant's convenience store on Clearwater Road in Belvedere. About 5 15 a.m. a masked man, 6 2 230 pounds, brown jacket and gloves, directed the clerk to the restroom, took cash from the register and an open safe, and seized a surveillance tape. Call tips to the sheriff at 642 1761 or 1 800 922 3211 or Crime Stoppers at 642 1798.
Obituary notices list Georgian Lewis Aiken Virginia H Bostic Sara Touchberry Huey Nancy Johnson Ross and others in Johnston fate GT page 2B obituary notices provide brief listings of deaths with limited biographical details.
Galottery Thursday reports results with Fantasy 5 drawing 2 7 9 12 15 and cash game ca 3 88.
The federal plan to curb teen smoking shifts to retailers with a Feb 28 rule requiring proof of age for buyers who appear under 27 and fines for violations. FDA notices and enforcement may involve SLED, with undercover checks possible.
City of Aiken broadens its City Channel programming with interviews and informative safety clips. Leasa Segura oversees the production while Capt. Pete Frommer shoots and conducts segments. The channel now features current events and services for residents, aiming to boost town pride and awareness.
The Confederate flag issue at the South Carolina State House remains unchanged after a Thursday night discussion in Aiken. Gov. Beasley’s Heritage Preservation Coalition and the Southern Heritage Association urged relocations while opponents criticized the plan. Andrew Marine cautioned it was an information session, stressing it is a statewide matter.
Rainy weather persists as a Gulf storm system moves out and a new low pressure front approaches. Many counties report slick roads and increased wrecks with about 100 in Richland and Lexington, 75 in Greenville, while Gov Beasley orders state offices closed until 10 am. Temperatures slip to the low 30s with snow in Upstate areas and several counties send students home early. Authorities note most damage is minor despite the busy conditions.
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