10 Jan 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2002
Page
1
Alicia Keys Destiny's Child and the late Aaliyah led the awards show in Los Angeles as a younger generation dominated the night. Michael Jackson's representatives reportedly demanded producers not air a taped performance by the singer.
Lottery sales have surpassed three million dollars in three days in South Carolina. Executive Director Ernie Passailaigue says he does not know the precise amount raised so far and does not think the public is concerned about exact figures.
Obituary notes list Eliza Ruth Brown Dorothy Merritt Buckley and others from Aiken Wilton and Olean with dates and locations in a voluntary notices section showing residents and families. Accompanying lines reference a civic notice column and local event references in 5A.
Seven Marines died when their tanker aircraft crashed into a Pakistani mountain near Kandahar Afghanistan. The casualties include the first woman killed since the Afghan bombing began. A Marine search team moved toward Shamsi airfield to investigate with no sign of hostile fire.
South Carolina lawmakers back a plan to excuse two snow days for public schools and allow districts to either excuse up to four snow days or replace them with makeup days. Aiken County closed Thursday and Friday. district to treat these days as holidays unless legislation passes.
Six applicants for the Doris C. Gravat Detention Center director post face interviews over the next ten days as Aiken County moves toward opening the jail on Wire Road. County Administrator Clay Killian leads the effort with interim aides Joan Wilson and Gene Klugh guiding prior steps.
Andrew Hill attends USCA Baseball Rodeo inspired bull riding at the Hippodrome in North Augusta. USC Aiken coach Kenny Thomas predicts a big turnout for the inaugural Bull Riding event on Saturday at the Hippodrome with tickets $10 at gate $8 in advance and $5 for children. Roberto Hernandez donated $1 million during the rodeo, boosting expectations for a crowded first-time fundraiser.
Gov Jim Hodges top budget aide Frank Rainwater failed to satisfy a GOP ruled Ways and Means committee on 212 million in reserve borrowing and 150 million in tax amnesty gains. Chairman Bobby Harrell voiced disappointment and frustration over the lack of detail and Hodges delegation of cuts to the five member Budget and Control Board.
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