03 Jan 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 2002
Page
1
Larry Morris directs the Aiken Department of Engineering and Public Works as snow begins, deploying three crews to address weather related road problems and keep streets passable.
Yale University defeats Clemson 68 65 as the Bulldogs hit three point goals in a 45 second stretch late in the second half to pull away. Clemson drops to 0 1 in the series.
Local obituaries include Marjorie Hipp Clary Warrene Dorothy E Dougherty Viola Ford Fulmer Allison Grimes Eiko Thomas D Hudson Jr Lettie Tebow Mundy and Gladys Bird Rice with notices highlighting their Mount Vernon Aiken North Augusta Clearwater residences and the 5A obituary section.
Authorities report three Thursday afternoon crashes blamed on ice. Carrie L. Pyke 40 of Waynesboro Georgia died after her car spun into an 18 wheeler on Richland Avenue near the DMV. She was not wearing a seatbelt.
Shoppers flood Winn-Dixie and Food Lion stores in Aiken stocking milk eggs and survival supplies as winter storms prompt heavy buying. Dairy manager Joan Griffin says six pallets arrived with less than one left and another truck delivered dairy goods yesterday. Janeanne Alexander fills a cart at Food Lion as lights flicker during preparations.
The Aiken County School District canceled Friday classes after a second day of snow and ice. Students and teachers were sent home early Wednesday and Thursday’s cancellations followed wintry conditions across the CSRA. Forecasters warned of one to four inches of snow and a quarter to half inch of ice, creating dangerous travel as icy roads lingered.
The South Carolina General Assembly faces decisions on how to spend lottery earnings as the Education Lottery starts next week. Officials expect about 130 million dollars for education but delays from Scientific Games on online games may cut 26 million in revenue.
South Carolina State Sen. Tommy Moore says he will not seek the Lt. Governor seat this year due to family, business, and Assembly commitments. Incumbent Bob Peeler runs for governor, leaving the post open. Moore notes timing and past support as factors and mentions 2004 term expiration. Moore adds he could have drawn cross party support and funding. Moore, a 20 year veteran, ends his current term in 2004.
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