New Chamber President Quietly Builds Aiken Goodwill
Luther Bigby takes over as president of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce and credits others for successes while quietly advancing initiatives. He created Aiken's Makin', drawing 25 000 visitors, and emphasizes community improvement through parks United Way Playhouse and local culture.
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Bigby
Greater Aiken
Aiken Chamber
Harry Busbee
Luther Bigby
Jeannie Lancaster
Aiken City Council Honors Clemson Tigers Leader
At the Aiken City Council meeting last night Robert S. Perry proposed a resolution praising Clemson University for achieving in one hour what Ohioans had long sought to do. A mix of locals and visiting Ohio executives attended a dinner where Gwen Perkins joked about table size while dining.
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Robert S
Skipper
Gwen Perkins
Aiken Junior Woman's Club
Aiken
Ohio
Robert Ogletree
Aiken City Council Backs First Reading on Pornography Ordinance
An ordinance to ban sale of pornographic material to minors and regulate public displays passed its first reading by the Aiken City Council. It defines pornography as descriptions or depictions of illicit sex and lists examples. Also announced are three Neighborhood Information Exchange Program meetings scheduled for today at 3 and 7.
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Aiken
Augusta
William C. Moore
Roger Rollins
Cain
Carter Eyes Peace Move If Brezhnev Visits Washington
In Guadeloupe sources say President Carter would push Brezhnev to avoid a U S Soviet clash in Southwest Asia. The talks aimed to curb Soviet advances toward the Persian Gulf and oil-rich regions while leaders meet with Callaghan Schmidt and Giscard d Estaing.
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Valery Giscard d'Estaing
Soviet Union
Persian Gulf
Carter
Brezhnev
Washington
Rosalynn
Amy
Moscow
Turkey
Afghanistan
Ethiopia
School Board Plans For Midland Valley High and Land Deals
The Aiken County Board of Education meets at 8 in the Educational Center conference room in Aiken to view final plans and contract documents for Midland Valley High School. Alexander and Moorman of Aiken will present with board approval needed before state review.
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Aiken
New Ellenton High School
Sally Bigger
North Augusta High School
Parent
Aiken High
South Carolina Blue Laws Debate At Public Meeting
A public meeting led by Rep. C. Marshall Cain recommends keeping South Carolina blue laws intact amid emotional debate. Attendees discuss repeal opposition, religious observances, Sunday sales restrictions, and potential tax impacts with Cain outlining state budget figures and upcoming legislative priorities.
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South Carolina
C. Marshall Cain
R-Aiken
Cain
House
State's Employees List Needs from SCSEA 1979
The South Carolina State Employment Association presented legislators a wish list for 1979. Executive director Larry Ellis said the meeting aimed to exchange solid information with the General Assembly. The requests include an 8 percent pay raise plus $450 per employee.
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South Carolina State Employment Association
SCSEA
General Assembly
Larry Ellis
Coroner Considers Retirement After 30 Years in Office
J L Gregory the Aiken County coroner with over 30 years of service indicated he is considering retirement. He has two years left in his current term and has not announced a firm retirement date, saying he needs to finish ongoing work.
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Bigby
Aiken
Columbia
Southern Bell
Rigby
J.L. Gregory
Gregory
Arkenite
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