Tire blow out blamed for fatality in Williston man
Elbert Rusty Woodward, 38, died Friday night when a tire on his pickup blew out on Highway 278 five miles east of Johnsons Crossroads at 8 50 pm. He was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene of massive head trauma. The accident remains under investigation by Aiken County Coroner Sue Townsend and the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Witnesses are asked to call 642 1740.
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Elbert
Rusty” Woodward
Johnson's Crossroads
Aiken County
Sue Townsend
Woodward
Aiken
Miller
Lowman
South Carolina
Franke
Seaside
Trinity
Miller recalls Palmetto League era and life choices
The interview with Miller Shealy recalls the Palmetto League era and players like Frank House and Bobo Newsome, detailing wartime service, modest pay, and the shift from baseball to family, faith, and business. He argues big salaries risk corrupting sports while praising his Lutheran faith and community work.
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Ted Williams
Korea
Miller
Railroad
Palmetto League
Frank
Pig) House
Detroit
Puddin’ Head Jones
Philadelphia Phillie Whiz Kids
Barney Martin
Cincinnati Reds
Bobo Newsome
Washington Senators
Nate Andrews
Boston Braves
Nate
Bo Gator Bishop
Allen Lamont
Dick Shanahan
Dick Mauney
Phillies
Washington
White Sox
Hardin Cathey
Milton Dukes
Shealy
Orangeburg
Dukes
Lasorda
Cathey
Newsome
Exxon
Columbia
Newberry County
Miller Shealy
Ideas Voiced At Luncheon To Save Rose Hill College
Aiken residents voiced support to save Rose Hill College at a luncheon. Nancy Gregory said she felt led to attend and would help. Gary Bunker of the Aiken County Republican Party called the college the jewel of the county. Jones cited 50 000 as needed to keep the college afloat until it stabilizes. Officials urged broader publicity to win local belief, with contact at 641 1614.
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Aiken
Nancy Gregory
Gary Bunker
Aiken County
Republican Party
Rose Hill College
Jones
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Sumter PO
Aiken Christian Elementary School
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