Bridgestone honored for job creation in Aiken County
Governor Beasley and Commerce Secretary Royall will attend a 9 a.m. ceremony at the Bridgestone Firestone plant site at Bettis Academy Road and Springdale Road to recognize local industries for creating jobs. Tours will follow and officials from Bridgestone Firestone will showcase the project. Local leaders invited. information line 648-3962.
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David Beasley
Bob Royall
Bridgestone
Firestone
South Carolina
Bettis Academy Road
Springdale Road
Gov
Beasley
Helen Munnerlyn
S.C. Department of Commerce
Ms. Munnerlyn
Liz
Victor
Deaths Hattie Sue Sexton Bryant and Aiken Royce Campbell
Notices list deaths of Hattie Sue Sexton Bryant and Aiken Royce Campbell with obituary notices on page 28. Names appear alongside other memorial items in the regional death listings section.
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Hattie Sue Sexton Bryant, ‘Aiken
Royce Campbell, Aiken
California flavor marks Rock Hall induction
Glenn Frey urged fans to ignore gossip and listen to the songs as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomed the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, the Mamas and the Papas, and Santana in a California flavored ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria. Seven Eagles, eight Fleetwood Mac, and six Santana inductees reflected long era lineups with notable performances and remarks. Gene Vincent and Lloyd Price also received honors while John Fogerty celebrated Vincent’s legacy with Be Bop A Lula.
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Glenn Frey
The
Mamas and the Papas
Fleetwood Mac
Santana
California
Frey
Gene Vincent
Lloyd Price
Waldorf Astoria Ballroom
Stagger Lee
Paul Shaffer
CBS
John Fogerty
Vincent
Fogerty
Denny Doherty
John Phillips
Michelle Phillips
Phone tower approved despite area opposition
SCANA Communications will replace a 90 foot tower on Warden Drive with a 160 foot mono pole. In a 43 vote, Aiken City Council granted conditional use for the 16 acre site, amid homeowner opposition led by Peggy Penland of Houndslake Corporation. The Hilltop Association noted concerns and urged alternatives.
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Scana Communications
Warden Drive
Aiken
Peggy Penland
Houndslake Corporation
Scott Webster
Skipper Perry
Ray Galenski
Gary Pennington
SCANA
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