Augusta gains South African diamond cutter to boost shop status
Doris Diamonds in Augusta hires Philip VanEmmenis, a Johannesburg native rated as top diamond cutter in his country. He moves with wife and children to lead the shop’s cutting, bringing decades of experience including a ministry award and immigration status for unusual ability. Doris Diamonds traces a 50 year tradition of premier stones and quality.
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Augusta
Bruce Freshley
Freshley
Doris Diamonds
Bernard Doris Jr
Philip VanEmmenis
Johannesburg
VanEmmenis
Elmore
Bronwyn
Tertius
America
Doris
New York
Dallas
DeBeers
Kimberley
van Emmenis
Surrey Center
Sisters seek reunion with foster sisters after neglect
A group of sisters placed in three foster homes since 1996 due to abuse seek a permanent reunion. Kelly Michelle, Kelly Ann, Brandi, Crystal, and Chara have formed bonds and show resilience, with school progress and hopeful development. The plea asks families to contact the S C.
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Kelly Michelle
Kelly Ann
Brandi
Crystal
Chara
The
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Wet roads linked to Graniteville one car crash
A two-vehicle Highway Patrol report says wet road conditions contributed to a one car crash in Graniteville on Canal and Main streets. Joanna L. Paradise 37 and her teenage son were hospitalized with facial scrapes and unknown injuries after their 1979 American Motors struck a tree. Paradise was cited for driving too fast for conditions.
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Graniteville
Joanna L. Paradise
American Motors
Canal
Main Streets
S.C. Highway Patrol
Ms. Paradise
Aiken
Paradise
Car Tax Structure Under State Law Sparks Budget Debate
Beasley outlines property taxes by class with cars taxed at 10.5 percent, apartments at 6 percent, and single family homes at 4 percent. Eliminating the assessment ratio could cut car taxes but likely requires higher taxes or spending cuts. State lawmakers could lower the car rate instead, though absorption into the budget seems unlikely. Karr warns a credible plan would need new revenue and phased changes could take a decade.
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Karr
Attorney seeks venue change in New Ellenton case
A motion hearing in a long running case over New Ellenton sewer project issues featured attorney requests for a venue change and mediation. Judge Keesley set motions for March 2 and a trial for June 8 while noting possible dismissals. Whitlaw accuses the Shaw family and associates of damaging his reputation amid fallout from the failed project. defense says no conspiracy exists.
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Richard Shaw
Draine
Keesley
New Ellenton
Whitlaw
Shaws
Lynn Jeancake
Cedar Creek Properties
G.B. Cantelou Jr
Cantelou and Associates Inc
Cedar Creek
Cantelou
Randy Shaw
Robbery and break in incidents reported at Bridlewood
Police searched two cars after a four wheeler was stolen from a residence. An employee of Super Petz foiled a January 2 strong arm robbery by slamming the robber’s fingers in a cash drawer. the white male suspect fled without cash or cat food. Also January 2 a breaking and entering occurred: a burgled auto and a residence. a mountain bike and suitcases were taken from an opened garage while another car in the garage was entered but nothing was taken.
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Super Petz
Bridlewood
Exodus Doula Service aids new mothers in Aiken
In Aiken the Exodus Doula Service supports natural birth through certified doula Mrs Lutz who assists 30 mothers in three years. She praises dedicated father involvement, teaches classes at the Pregnancy Care Center, and is cited as godmother to a baby she helped birth. Contact 641-1974 for details.
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Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center
Aiken Central Facility
Gregg Highway
Aiken
Mrs. Lutz
Mrs. Gentry
Michelle Taylor
Joseph
Thurmond vows tougher crime and funding reforms in 1994 push
Senator Thurmond outlines aims including harsher penalties for violent juveniles, drug free schools, IRS reform, and highway funding changes while calling for more money for Bosnia operations. He blaming Clinton over delayed judicial confirmations and notes being a hospital patient on New Year’s Eve with a compliment to a nurse.
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South Carolina
Clinton
Senate
Thurmond
Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S
Bosnia
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Beasley
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