Flags go on sale to aid Tri-Development Center in Aiken
The Pilot Club of Aiken resumes selling American flags at 9.50 each. The kit includes a 3 by 5 flag a holder and a 6 foot pole with an eagle on top. Proceeds benefit the Tri Development Center and Kellah Cleckley at 648 4631. Also, Bill Weeks announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination in District 86 for the D C House. Weeks, Jackson High School and USC Aiken graduate with USC Law 1981, has worked in Columbia and the Solicitor's Office. Other District 86 potential contenders include Windsor Mayor Frank Mizell Ted Willis and Fay Hatcher. NEW ELLENTON Dem primary canceled for lack of participation. Four city posts vacant. candidates Harris Harrison Johnson compete for council seats and Bryson seeks water post. Republican candidates for general election not yet announced for March 27.
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Pilot Club
Aiken
Tri-Development Center
Kellah Cleckley
Bill Weeks
D.C
House of Representatives
Weeks
Judson Busbee
D-Wagener
Jackson High School
Usc-Aiken
USC Law School
City of Columbia Legal Department
Ralph Anderson
Solicitor’s Office
Jackson
Wentsidy
Sx Jackson
Windsor
Frank Mizell
Ted Willis
Aiken County
Fay Hatcher
Willis
New Ellenton
Keith Harris
Eddie Harrison
Christopher Johnson
Guy Bryson
Republican Party
IRS Fines 84-Year-Old Woman Over 60 Cent Tax Error
An 84-year-old wheelchair bound woman underpaid 60 cents in federal income tax and faced 50.28 dollars in interest and penalties. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum called the IRS action absurd, noting the issue stemmed from systemic IRS flaws rather than individual fault.
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Washington
IRS
Nancy Landon Kassebaum
R-Kan
Senate
Internal Revenue Service
And The Clouds Roll In Weather Outlook
A cooler spell moves in with milder temperatures and a 20 percent chance of light rain tonight. Lows near mid 40s, northwest to north winds around 5 mph. Tomorrow brings a 70 percent chance of rain with highs in the low to mid 50s. Thursday and Friday stay cloudy, with Saturday mainly sunny and temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s following cooler nights in the lower 40s and upper 30s.
First grader explains comprehension in simple terms
Christie Gardener, a first grader, describes comprehend as taking in information and then being able to use it. Her definition highlights a practical understanding applicable to learning and communication.
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Christie Gardener
Mondale Triumphs in Iowa as Glenn Fades Fast
In Des Moines Mondale wins Iowa with Glenn collapsing to fifth place. Hart comes second and McGovern third, reshaping the race and signaling a quick path toward New Hampshire with eight days between states. Glenn may still rally but faces heavy pressure and questions about staying in.
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Donald M. Rothberg
Des Moines
Iowa
Walter Mondale
John Glenn
Ohio
Glenn
New Hampshire
Mondale
Sen
Ernest Hollings
South Carolina
Alan Cranston
California
Towa
Sergio Bendixon
Cranston
Gary Hart
George McGovern
Closings Before S C Court
Three news organizations including the Aiken Standard asked the South Carolina Supreme Court to provide public appeal options for magistrate closing orders on pretrial hearings. The move follows a 1982 Meek ruling to close a Koon case hearing, with the court hearing arguments on Jan 21 and press representatives urging guidelines to protect the public and the accused.
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Columbia
Aiken Standard
S.C. Supreme Court
Aiken
Max Meek
Paul Koon
Koon
Valerie White Newsome
Meek
Julian B. Salley Jr
David Hudson
Augusta Chronicle and Herald
Jay Bender
Salley
Washington Trail Marks Tour of Early Washington Sites
Washington insiders recount a 1791 goodwill visit by George Washington traced along a land-marked path from North Augusta through Graniteville and Aiken to Lancaster. The Washington trail features 28 landmarks and “Washington Coach” signs guiding visitors to historic mansions, churches, and scenic views in North Augusta Graniteville and Aiken, with details in a brochure from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
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George Washington
North Augusta
Graniteville
Aiken
Lancaster
Hemburg Riot Monument Park
Washington
James Urquhart Jackson
Old Academy
St. John’s Methodist Church
Horse Creek Valley
St. Thaddeus
Aiken PSA backs funding for three sewer design studies
The Aiken County Public Service Authority votes unanimously to fund more than 200000 in design studies for three proposed sewer lines Graniteville Willow Springs and Aiken TEC Midland Valley. The projects seek 75 percent federal matching funds with estimated construction of 2.3 million.
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Aiken County
Graniteville
Aiken Vevennes
Willow Springs
Belvedere
Clearwater
Aiken Tec
Midland Valley
Midland Valley High School
Aiken Technical College
County 201
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
Features Editor Kathy Petty Promoted at Aiken Standard
Kathy Petty, a native of New Ellenton, Miss Petty rises to features editor at the Aiken Standard. A cum laude Newberry College graduate, she earned the F.F. Dean Humanities Award and Outstanding Young Women of America honor. She is active in Alpha Psi Omega, Cardinal Key, Delta Omicron, Phi Alpha Theta and the Aiken Choral Society, and has taught English and history at St. Mary Help of Christians School and St. Angela Academy.
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Kathy Petty
Aiken Standard
New Ellenton
Miss Petty
F.W. Petty
St. Angela Academy
Newberry College
Newberry
F.F. Dean
Alpha Psi ‘Omega National Theatre
Cardinal Key National Women's Honorary
Delta Omicron International Women’s Music Fraternity
Phi Alpha Theta International Honor Society
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