Gunnels Sworn In As County Sheriff
W Ralph Gunnells sworn in as sheriff of Aiken County and takes charge at midnight. The new code of conduct requires loyalty to the department, limits use of force, and outlines reprimands and a grievance board for dismissals. Courtesy, professionalism, and accountability are stressed across all sheriff's office staff.
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W. Ralph Gunnells
Aiken County
Jeanette Holley
Ralph
Department
Aiken
Iran studies U S reply on hostage release offer
Iran says it is studying President Carter's final offer for hostages and has moved three Americans from the Foreign Ministry to a new residence while taking full control of the remaining 49 captives from Islamic militants. Prime Minister Rajai's spokesman told AP the U S response is being studied and will be announced later.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Carter
U.S
Foreign Ministry
Mohammad Ali Rajai
Ahmad Azizi
Associated Press
Iran
Bruce Laingen
Victor Tomseth
Michael Howland
Tehran
Pars
South Carolina Hit by Record Low Winter Temperatures
Record cold spans the state as inland readings dip below 10 degrees and major utilities warn of possible rotating blackouts to meet demand. Duke Power cites critical strain while South Carolina Electric & Gas reports ample supply and contemplates bringing Williams Station online to assist.
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South Carolina
Duke Power
Alex Coffin
Charlotte
Piedmont
North
Coffin
Duke
Elec
Tricity
John Purvis
National Weather Service
Walhalla
Cedar Creek
Cheraw
Columbia
Greer
Anderson
Florence
Charleston
Myrtle Beach
Beaufort
Purvis
Upper Canada
United States
Bill Lide
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
Williams Station
Six year old Brent Fowler shows playful love interest
A North Augusta lad Brent Fowler, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Roberson, hints at a childhood crush on a girl down the street. When asked about love he says he is "Just about." Aiken newcomer Marilyn Brown jokes she has become a second generation gossip.
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Brent Fowler
Stanley E. Roberson
North Augusta
Brent
Aiken
Marilyn Brown
Marilyn
Curfew Imposed After Vandals Strike New Ellenton
New Ellenton imposes a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew for anyone under 21 after repeated vandalism. A 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. arrest and a $100 fine are set for violations. Mayor Carl E. Langley Jr. ties the action to closing the Reck Room bar following citizen complaints. His Cadillac burned near his home after the Gator Bowl.
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New Ellenton
Reck
Aiken County
Carl E. Langley Jr
Langley
Fairway Dr
Gator Bowl
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