South Carolina Jobs Rise Fueled by 1999 Manufacturing Layoffs
South Carolina saw the nation's sharpest 1999 unemployment rise as manufacturing layoffs boosted the jobless rate by 18 percent to 4.5 percent from 3.8 percent. Alabama and Minnesota followed in increases. Despite the rise, officials note steady industrial development and future job creation plans of about 30,000 to 44,000 new positions in coming years.
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Columbia
South Carolina
U.S. Department of Labor
Alabama
Minnesota
Frigidaire Home Products
Orangeburg
Helen Munnerlyn
University of South Carolina
Darla ‘Moore School of Business
Woodward
Greenville
Spartanburg
Charleston
Westinghouse funded addition named for Patrick center
Aiken marks dedication of a new addition to the APSEC center honoring Ruth Patrick with Westinghouse contributing 250000 dollars. DOE and Savannah River officials praise partnership to expand science and math education as Patrick, Jeff Priest, and Schwalle participate in the ceremony.
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Thomas L. Moore
Clearwater
Frank R. McCoyill
Savannah River Operations Office
Department of Energy
DOE
Westinghouse
Ambrose L. Schwalle
Westinghouse Government Services Group
Aiken
Schwalle
Ruth Patrick
South Carolina
Patrick
APSEC
Jeff Priest
Priest
Natural Resources Science
Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Research Institute
Schwalbe
Alexander
Kneece seeks expedited case amid health and murder allegations
Kneece requests fast tracking of the case while facing severe health issues including a 20 pound weight loss and recent stomach ultrasound. A written motion is awaited to separate Kneece’s case from Cushman and Baughman, with possible dismissal motions to follow. FBI fingerprint tests at Quantico on money linked to the motive could affect charges. next court date is March 27 for bond reduction and test results. Cushman and Baughman were arrested after a Cushman driven van was halted. authorities allege Etheridge Kneece funded the killings to keep testimony quiet. Prosecutor Butler also ties Etheridge Kneece to marijuana dealing.
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Mason
Kneece
Cushman and Baughman
Clinger
FBI
Quantico
Cushman
Joanne Kneece
Baughman
Etheridge Kneece
Suggs
Brad Butler
Woodside considers drug paraphernalia ordinance at next meeting
The Aiken city council discussed a proposed ordinance making possession of drug paraphernalia a misdemeanor with a 500 dollar fine or 30 days in jail. Mayor supported it after assurances of constitutionality, though a council member warned it could burden African American residents. Ord not added to agenda. further talks planned. Also approved two committee appointments and parkway use for Aiken’s Makin with 25,000 expected visitors.
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Cil
Cavanaugh
Richard Pearce
Lessie Price
Keith Sheely
Sheely
Don Sprawls
Chris Thompson
Jan Cwalina
Aiken
Chamber of Commerce
Family Foundation school hearing planned for Monetta site
The Family Foundation, based in New York and running grades 7 through 12 for emotionally or behaviorally troubled youths, faces a Monetta planning commission hearing amid fears of crime and student departures. Bill Hopper praises the program as life saving for his daughter while Brian DuBose apologizes for not notifying residents and notes no personal fear about the site.
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Family Foundation
New York
Bill Hopper
Rock Hill
Planning Commission
Brian DuBose
Monetta
DuBose
Leap Day births and weddings light up Aiken life
Leap Day births bring double surprises for Grace Clohesey in Aiken and Patrick McQuinn at South Aiken High School. Louise Kneece marks her 20th leap year birthday at National Health Care with seven children planning a party. Scott and Mary Singer celebrate their leap year wedding anniversary with a Caribbean cruise and a Hawaii trip. Leap Day is seen as a date that makes anniversaries and birthdays feel special in this millennium moment.
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Mrs. Widener
Grace Clohesey
Aiken
Connecticut
Louise Kneece
National Health Care
North Augusta
McQuinn
DMV
Singer
Hawaii
Inger
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Med Press
Watamarg
IKON
Augusta
Interstate Parkway
Qur
Mbagley
Ikon.com
Woodside
Silver Bluff Rd
St. Slerses
Aiken Drug
Aiken Saddlery
Waikenseorg
Festival of Horses
Green Boundary
Whiskey Road
Mead Street
Aileen
Winthrop Feld
Abe
Toon
Shsick
Bukuty
Os Ralphs Fresh
Bulkergs
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