Deliberations Start In Bank Fraud Case Against Wadley
After a three week trial a federal jury in Charleston is to begin deliberations on 22 counts of defrauding Citadel Federal Savings Bank attributed to former bank president Robert Wadley. Closing arguments were heard as Judge Sol Blatt Jr. presided with Wadley’s attorney claiming no guilt beyond trusting friends and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Citadel Federal Savings Bank
Robert Wadley Wadley
U.S
Sol Blatt Jr
Eadley
Lionel Lofton
Wadley
United States
Foothills Presbytery bars ministers from blessing same sex unions
The Foothills Presbytery representing 65 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations in the Upstate voted 85 to 21 to amend its Book of Order. The measure targets same sex unions, not marriages, noting South Carolina does not recognize such marriages and that homosexual practice should be controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Foothills Presbytery
Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
Upstate
Presbyter
Bill Lancaster
Clubs and Grades Mix in Aiken High After School Activities
Aiken and South Aiken High students participate in many after school clubs with GPA rules. Principal William Gassman notes active students often have better grades while Dr. Roberson argues no clear link between scores and activity. Administrators cite individual variation and club benefits for college resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
South Aiken High
Aiken High
Aiken High School
William Gassman
Gassman
Roberson
James Dawsey
South Aiken High School
South Aiken
Aiken County Public Schools
Frank Roberson
Scott Webster
Midland Valley High School Drama Club
Joy Crane
Andrea Rowland
Annette Lewis
Ashlyn Jackson
Josh Todd
Dow tops 4000 marks a milestone on Wall Street
The Dow Jones Industrials rose above 4000 for the first time just before 10 a.m. and closed at 4003.33, up 30.28. Economists point to steady growth and low inflation, while residents note mixed personal impact on spending and finance decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Alvis Townley
Stanton, Texas
Ed Farrell
Federal Reserve Bank
Manhattan
America
Brokers See Confidence Rise After Market Milestone
Local brokers report a positive mood as the market neared a key milepost and rallied after Greenspan hinted rates would stay steady. ANACLERIO HUMPHREY Company analyst notes improving consumer sentiment while Edward Jones observers watch the 4 000 level for durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Anaclerio
Robinson Anaclerio Humphrey Company
Greg Pascal
Edward D. Jones & Company
Black Baptists Split Over Foster Nomination
Greenville church leader S C Cureton backs Dr Henry Foster while the Southern Baptist Convention urges senators to oppose his confirmation. The National Baptist Convention debates Foster as a defender of youth programs and pregnancy prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Clinton
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptists
Mil Lion
Henry Foster
National Baptist Convention
Foster
S.C. Cureton
Reedy River
Deaths Minnie Quarles Pardue and Johnston Eugene du Pont III
Obituary notices on Page 2B report the deaths of Minnie Quarles Pardue and Johnston Eugene du Pont III with brief life details and service information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Quarles Pardue
Johnston Eugene du Pont III
Beaufort
Harte Resigns as New Ellenton Town Attorney
New Ellenton town attorney John Harte declares an irrevocable resignation effective immediately citing potential witness duties in lawsuits and council decisions to disclose confidential information. The move follows a long dispute over a $5 million sewer project and related litigation involving former Mayor Randy Shaw and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ellenton
John Harte
Art Hanna
Harte
Aiken
Hanna
Randy Shaw
Shaw
Nations Bank
Trustee For Revenue Bonds
Council
Town Water Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Palmetto Review
Lancaster
The
Associated Press
DOW
Pascal
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Fed
Greenspan
Congress
Abby Sette
N.E. Attorney
Carl Langley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!