This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1999
Page
6
The Labor Department reported 4,000 fewer initial unemployment benefit claims for the week ending Jan 9, bringing totals to 352,000. The drop followed a 16,000 decline the prior week after a weather boosted 83,000 surge in the holiday week.
Governor Hodges outlined a new millennium agenda focusing on economics environment and education while critics note his lack of detail. Supporters praised his progressive tone and lottery plan as a potential education boost, with Beasley offering no remarks on the steps.
South Aiken High School supporters urge quick completion of a new stadium to relieve Hagood Stadium after 18 years. Students back the project, noting seniors will have graduated, but home games would boost school spirit and programs.
The Jackson Town Council approved buying two lots for 8500 to build a storage building for trucks and equipment. They also voted to employ a roving administrator one day a week and appointed Wesley Bodie and Robert Franklin to the Election Commission to fill vacant seats, with Pansy Witt already on the panel. A special meeting was set for 6 p.m. at the Municipal Complex to discuss excess Savannah River Site equipment for water upgrades and the consolidation of the Public Works Commission.
Mrs Sharpe explains that when a deed changes the new owner must apply for the homestead exemption through the auditor's office. The exemption stays with the owner and does not need annual renewal. In Aiken County the assessor sets residential values, the auditor tracks property to apply millage rates, and the treasurer collects taxes.
Hyde says Clinton impeachment trial should proceed despite risks citing nerve and duty. Prosecutors discuss calls to Lewinsky and Willey as Starr investigates potential witness intimidation. Senate schedule hints at delaying response to Clinton State of the Union as Republicans meet privately.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.