County Coroner Townsend to retire after decades in office
Aiken County Coroner Sue Townsend announced plans to retire on June 30 after serving since 1982. She will support chief deputy Tim Carlton, a potential candidate for the coroner’s job, and has urged Gov. Sanford to appoint him starting July 1. Townsend cited family time as the motive and noted Carlton’s readiness to assume the duties.
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Legislators debate civil suit overhaul and budget clash
South Carolina lawmakers return to discuss overhauling the civil lawsuit system as Gov. Mark Sanford presents his first executive budget while vetoes from last year linger. House Democrats criticize reform remarks amid support from Republicans.
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Police seek man after carjacking in Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety searches for Troy Lee Mathis an Aiken man accused of kidnapping a woman on Saturday forcing her into her car and demanding sex He is wanted on charges including kidnapping criminal sexual conduct assault and battery with intent to kill and carjacking Mathis earlier drew national attention for a 1995 murder trial in which he was acquitted of all counts See MATHIS page 12A
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Dangerfield joins South Carolina Commerce Department
Tim Dangerfield, longtime Aiken businessman, becomes chief of staff to Commerce Secretary Bob Faith. He started Tuesday and will resign as chairman of the Aiken Edgefield Economic Development Partnership after the next meeting. He has chaired the Southeastern United States Japan Association with Toshiba cooperation.
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Verenes Named President of Security Federal Bank
Aiken native Verenes is named president of Security Federal Bank and its subsidiaries by Security Federal Corporation. He will leave Westinghouse Savannah River Company on Jan 23 and start Jan 26, while remaining on the corporation board as he leads operations toward growth.
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Inside This Issue Bridge Calendar Classified 5 5C 4c
Full details, 68. The issue highlights listings and sections across pages 5C and 4c with a schedule of events, crosswords, and horoscopes. Featured sections include Dear Abby, For the Record, movie listings, and sports.
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