Shipyard Panel Wins Support Despite Allegations
In Charleston the panel charged with redeveloping the naval base and shipyard for private business won crucial legislative backing despite personality clashes and unproven wrongdoing claims. Mayor Riley criticized the witch hunt while state senators pledged probes into Gilliam's charges regarding the firm selection process.
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Charleston
Charleston Naval Base
Joseph P. Riley
Riley
Glenn McConnell
Larry Richter
Mount Pleasant
Bill Gilliam
Gilliam
Researcher Seeks Missing Geese After Ultra Light Flight
A researcher in Raleigh says Bill Lishman convinced Canada geese he was their mother and led a flock on a 900 mile flight from Ontario to South Carolina. The birds have vanished, with only one of 35 recovered, triggering a regional search by Operation Migration researchers across North and South Carolina.
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Raleigh
Bill Lishman
Ontario
South Carolina
Lishman
North Carolina
McRo
Cat Island
Georgetown
Obituary notices list eight local residents on page six
Death notices include Amber Boatwright Aiken John A Duschinski Aiken Isaac Faust Blackville Nathaniel L Knight Warrenville Edwin Hill Barnwell Annie Pressley Trenton Shirley L Stonehill North Augusta Josephine Williams Aiken obituary notices published on page 6A identify names and towns in the region with brief memorial listings.
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Amber Boatwright
Aiken
John A. Duschinski
Isaac Faust
Blackville
Nathaniel L. Knight
Warrenville
Edwin Hill
Barnwell
Annie Pressley
Trenton
Shirley L. Stonehill
North Augusta
Josephine Williams
Alone At Night A Convenience Store Robbery
Barbara a former Depot Food Store worker recalls a December armed robbery when a man lingered in a local Wanstore, asked about Christmas, then threatened staff. He fled after Barbara ran outside, taking her purse with a small cash amount and blank checks. Police report December saw three armed robberies in Aiken.
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Depot Food Store
Barbara
Aiken
Republican Revolution reshapes North Augusta politics in 1995
Rep Thomas Huff says the 1995 legislative session will open with constitutional freedoms as a backdrop and Republicans vowing to curb unfunded mandates. He cites the November election as a revolution by voters tired of government intrusion and expects financial impact statements on new laws. Huff calls Republicans agents of change.
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Thomas E
Tom) Huff
North Augusta
Huff
Republican Party
General Assembly
Beasley Promises Agenda As South Carolina Governor
David Beasley takes the oath as governor and outlines a policy direction while lawmakers start a short session. He aims to show leadership across diverse groups and quiet critics, with details of his agenda to come in the State of the State address.
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Columbia
David Beasley
South Carolina
Beasley
Bob McAlister
Carroll Campbell
Warren Tompkins
McAlister
Sam Tenenbaum
West Columbia
Tenenbaum
Aiken considers Tax Increment Finance District for downtown
Aiken City Council weighs creating a Tax Increment Finance District to fund 3.4 million dollars in downtown improvements and freeze taxes to Aiken County and the School Board for 15 years. If approved, revenues foregone by the county and district could exceed 725 thousand dollars over the period. A public hearing and final vote are planned, with first reading Monday and final action by January 23.
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Aiken County
Aiken
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Abby Seenee
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Scott Webster
S.C
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