Record Cold Grips Aiken Area as Temps Dip Toward 12 Degrees
Cold snap sweeps South Carolina with Aiken County readings near 12 degrees and forecasters predicting a Sunday morning fall toward the 10 degree mark. Officials warn of possible freezing rain or sleet later, while shelters report crowding as residents seek warmth and fuel oil runs rise statewide. Temperature dips across Greenville Columbia and Charleston.
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Task Force Drug Sweep Nets 12 Arrests
A seven hour operation by the Multiple Jurisdiction Task Force in Aiken County resulted in 12 drug arrests. Agencies involved included the Aiken County Sheriff's Office State Law Enforcement Division New Ellenton Police Department and the Aiken and North Augusta Departments of Public Safety. The sweep seized about $14 000 a 38 caliber automatic gun a 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix about 18 grams of crack cocaine and a small amount of marijuana. Arrests occurred on McCormick Street Pinecrest Avenue Jackson Street Gregg Street and Buena Vista Avenue.
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McCormick Street
Pinecrest Avenue
Aiken
Jackson Street
New Ellenton
Gregg Street
Graniteville
Buena Vista Avenue
North Augusta
Harding Hope For Olympics Grim Outlook
U S figure skating champion Tonya Harding faces possible removal from the 1994 Winter Olympic team as authorities weigh evidence of her knowledge of plans to injure Nancy Kerrigan. Officials warned a swift decision could come within days before Lillehammer start date. Harding and ex-husband Jeff Gillooly were seen publicly leaving their Beavercreek home as probes continue.
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Harding
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Beavercreek
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Second Slaying Prompts Coroner Warning in Aiken County
Aiken County Coroner Sue Townsend urged caution after Gloverville’s second murder of the year. Idell Barton, 70, was found in a burning Gloverville mobile home on Pecan Street with stab wounds. An autopsy confirmed bleeding as the cause of death.
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Sue Townsend
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Gloverville
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Pecan Street
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Community notes and death notices from Aiken area
Local readers are invited to share news tips by calling 648-2311. The readable text lists deaths including Idell Barton Gloverville Ernest Brown Sr. New Ellenton Harry Garrick North Augusta Willar Franklin Moyer Aiken Nina Rutland Kirkland Wes singer Aiken.
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Gloverville
Ernest Brown Sr
New Ellenton
Harry Garrick
North Augusta
Willar Franklin Moyer
Aiken
Nina Rutland Kirkland Wessinger
Legislators Push To Abolish Car Inspections Again
South Carolina lawmakers debate ending annual vehicle safety inspections amid criticism they are a nuisance. Rep. Molly Spearman says inspections are a burden and a repeal is supported by constituents. Past studies show no clear safety gain, and most states already ban or limit inspections. The measure has stalled in the Senate after House approval.
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Keith Summey
North Charleston
Molly Spearman
D-Saluda
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Department of Public Safety
Ms. Spearman
Senate
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
At A Glance Auto Inspections In South Carolina
Lawmakers seek to abolish the vehicle inspection program. SC has 3162 stations and 2.8 million stickers issued in the year ending last June. 89 percent were out of compliance in 1992 checks. Administration costs 1.2 million yearly, yields 400 thousand for the general fund and provides 32 state jobs.
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