Mitchell Seeks Chance to Defend Self in Tax Case
Theo Mitchell asks the Senate to wait for his defense before expulsion over federal tax violations. Senator Glen Ryberg argues Mitchell has had his day in court and should be judged after prison release. Mitchell admitted misdemeanor charges for failing to report $154,000 in cash for a client linked to drugs.
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Columbia
Theo Mitchell
Senate
Glen Ryberg
R-Aiken
Mitchell
IRS
Body Of Missing Fisherman Found In Lake Keowee
Greenville AP reports Leroy Snider 24 of Six Mile was found dead in Lake Keowee after more than three weeks missing since he fished with Wayne Grant 43 on Dec 18. Searchers recovered Snider’s body near the spillway at the nuclear plant. Palmetto line service cuts noted at Amtrak.
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Greenville
Lake Keowee
Leroy Snider
Snider
Oconee
Six Mile
Wayne Grant
Grant
Obituary notices appear for five individuals on page six A
Edith Davis of Warrenton Georgia Harry Drayton of Aiken Mack Hammett of Augusta Isabel M Peterson of Aiken Ela Rushton of Warrenville are listed in obituary notices on page 6A with brief biographical details.
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Edith Davis
Warrenton
Harry Drayton
Aiken
Mack Hammett
Augusta Isabel M. Peterson
Ela Rushton
Warrenville
Aiken County School Boards Shifts Control of Funds
Area superintendents gain primary authority over school funds investments and revenues in the Aiken County area. An amendment strengthens council oversight for expenditures over 1500 dollars, with smaller amounts approved by the area superintendent. The change follows prior losses totaling over 3000 dollars in Area 2 from unsecured investments.
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Aiken County
Joseph Brooks
Jack Hunter
Arthur Hadden
Hadden
Brooks
Area 2
Protest zoning debate advances after initial reading
Aiken County Council held a protest over rezoning in a so called transition area but failed to stop the first reading of the ordinance. The council ordered that more information be gathered and presented by Tuesday night.
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Aiken County
County considers rezoning 26 parcels on Silver Bluff Road
The County Council weighs a zoning proposal affecting 26 parcels on the south side of Silver Bluff Road between Whiskey Road and Pine Log Road near Hitchcock Parkway. The discussion dominated Tuesday’s council agenda amid budget items and panel reorganization as growth reshapes the area.
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Silver Bluff Road
Whiskey Road
Pine Log Road
Hitchcock Parkway
Beasley Takes Oath As 82nd S C Governor
Beasley, 37, took the oath on the South Carolina Statehouse steps and becomes the 82nd governor. The Republican solidifies the mansion’s hold as Carroll Campbell’s term ends. An inaugural address likely centers on Putting Families First and themes from his campaign. His State of the State address is planned for January 25.
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Columbia
David Muldrow
Beasley
South Carolina
Statehouse
Carroll Campbell
General Assembly
Governors of South Carolina Through History
South Carolina has 82 governors including colonial and state leaders. Notable facts include the youngest John Gary Evans at 31, oldest James Byrnes at 71, and the shortest tenure by Charles A. Smith at five days. John Gardiner Richards first elected to a four year term in 1927, Richard W. Riley first to succeed himself in 1979. Beasley’s election against Lt. Gov Nick Theodore noted.
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David Beasley
South Carolina
John Gary Evans
James F. Byrnes
Charles A. Smith
John Gardiner Richards
Richard W. Riley
Aiken DSS Rebuilds Under New Year Plan
Aiken County Department of Social Services aims to fill 18 vacancies and stabilize its workforce in 1995. Director Margaret Key notes a staffing maze and a return to permanent positions for reassigned staff by April 1 after Gov Beasley dismissed Dr. Griswold.
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Aiken
Sam Griswold
DSS
Aiken County
Key
David Beasley
Gris
Waste Glass Plant At Savannah River Site Nears Start
Energy Department expected to approve turning 34 million gallons of radioactive waste into glass logs at Savannah River Site. DWPF could begin pouring late this year, with a 24 year timeline and initial costs around 2.5 billion dollars and annual operating costs near 200 million dollars.
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Energy Department
Savannah River
Defense
Cessing
DWPF
Sam Glenn
Aiken Planning Commission Orders Full Annexation for Wal-Mart Site
The Aiken Planning Commission demands full annexation of two whiskey road parcels owned by Dr. Fred L. Baker and Ronald W. Hines before Wal- Mart store plans proceed. Hines opposes the annexation, and the move aims to close a gap in city limits as part of a broader effort.
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Wal- Mart
Aiken
Fred L. Baker
Ronald W. Hines
Whiskey Road
Bill Dennis
Gray Engineering
Hines
Planning Commission
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