Plea Guilty On Credit Card Charges Tied To Williams Trial
Three defendants testified against Alexander Edmund Williams IV in a death penalty case over the abduction and death of Aleta Bunch, a Beech Island teen. Harold Tyrone Lester Augusta Margaret Jeffords Timmonsville and Leon Treynor Bacon Augusta were scheduled for trial this week.
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Alexander Edmund Williams IV
Aleta Bunch
Beech Island
Harold Tyrone Lester
Augusta
Margaret Jeffords
Timmonsville
Leon Treynor Bacon
Fire Under Investigation in North Augusta House
North Augusta Department of Public Safety investigates a suspicious house fire at 606 Pershing Drive reported by Adolphus Foster. Captain E B Sanders says three separate blazes were found inside the residence with no injuries and no damage amount listed.
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North Augusta
Man Arrested in $900 Pickup Truck Check Fraud
Aiken County deputies arrested Arnold Lowry 32 for obtaining goods under false pretenses in a case tied to a $900 pickup purchased from Moseley's used cars on December 29. Bobby Emmanuel, held in Columbia County Georgia, faces extradition on related charges.
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Aiken County
Carrick to Manage Gephardt Campaign
William Carrick longtime aide to Senator Kennedy was named to lead Richard Gephardt's campaign. Carrick will start February 6 and run the congressman's exploratory committee until a formal candidacy is announced.
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Carrick
Gephardt
William
Bill) Carrick
Aiken
U.S
Edward M. Kennedy
Richard A. Gephardt
D-Mo
Rep. Gephardt
Wagener Town Council Holds Swearing In and Appointments
Dennis Rodgers and Marabelle Ray were sworn in as Wagener Town Council members during the regular meeting. The council assigned department heads including Rodgers water and sewage, Hudson fire, Evans garbage, Ray parks, and Baughman police. A special meeting is set for January 14 at 6 30 p.m. at Wagener Town Hall.
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Dennis Rodgers
Marabelle Ray
Wagener Town Council
Rodgers
John Q. Hudson Jr
Louis Evans
Ray
Marvin Baughman
Wagener Town Hall
Earl Street
Search Committee Meets Tonight in Langley
The Langley area meeting at 7 30 p m discusses a proposed advertisement for a new Aiken County school superintendent. The Area 3 administrative office on U S 1 hosts the session.
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Langley
Aiken County
Area 3
U.S. 1
Two Triple Crown Dates Set for Aiken Events
Dates for two of Aiken's Triple Crown events are fixed in March. The Steeplechase will be March 21 followed by the Aiken Trials on March 28. Harness racing date remains unset per Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce officials.
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Aiken
Greater Aiken
New Year's Babies in Aiken County Celebrate 1987 Arrival
Stephen Shane Grice born January 1 in Lexington County Hospital weighs six pounds two ounces becoming Aiken County’s first baby of 1987. Bobby Ray James Jr. born December 31, 1986 weighs six pounds eleven ounces and earns a 1986 New Year tax deduction for his family.
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Aiken County
Bobby Ray
Susan James
Aiken
Wagoner
Steve
Cornelia Grice
Stephen Shane Grice
Lexington County Hospital
Grice
South Carolina
Stephen Shane
Ashley
Krystal
Michelle
Bobby Ray James Jr
Brooke Michelle
HCA
James
Mrs. James
Ridge Spring Council Faces Tax Burden and Leash Rules
Ridge Spring officials warned residents of a strict leash ordinance deadline of January 7 with escalating penalties for off leash dogs. Mayor Sawyer urged action on dual taxation with Saluda County, aiming to rebalance millage and ensure town services are funded by the correct taxing authority. The council postponed budget work to January 13 and prepared for a joint taxation meeting with Saluda County and towns.
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Ridge Spring
C. David Sawyer Jr
Sawyer
Saluda County
Ridge Spring Town
Saluda Town
Tri County
Wendel Derrick
North Augusta approves drought response and code updates
North Augusta Mayor Thomas W. Greene bypassed reading a 13 page drought response ordinance while the council authorized water use restrictions and fines. The body also adopted the 1987 National Electrical Code 1985 Fire Prevention Code and 1985 Unsafe Building Abatement Code replacing older editions with variances reviewed by state code officials. A third reading approved a term change for the assistant municipal judge with effect at reappointment in 1988 and the council approved the 1987 Jury Box.
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North Augusta
Thomas W. Greene
Charles B. Martin
Clyde Carter
State Building Code Council
E. Buena Vista Ave
County Council Set to Review Development Standards Law
The Aiken County Council will discuss an amendment to the Development Standards Ordinance tonight. It introduces a 300 foot curb cut rule, shifts variance hearings to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, and allows waivers if strict application renders land unusable. Five resolutions commending former council members will be heard, naming Marilyn Smith and two others.
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Aiken
Mike Toole
Fay Hatcher
Marily
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Ridge Spring Council
Priscilla Boatwright
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Local Government Division Rural Improvement Fund
County Road 100
Mattie C. Hall
Judicial and Public Safety Committee
South Carolina Public Service Commission
PSC
Fleetwood Drive
West Point
Midland Valley High School
Billy Braswell
South Aiken High
West Point Academy
Braswell
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