Michael Jackson sweeps American Music Awards in a landmark night
Michael Jackson dominated the lth annual American Music Awards with eight awards for Thriller. He also became the youngest recipient of the special Award of Merit after a record year, while Alabama won three country trophies and Lionel Richie led pop wins with All Night Long.
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Los Angeles
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Billie Jean
Alabama
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Yul Bryner
Diana Ross
Jane Fonda
Lionel Richie
ABC
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Shrine Auitorium
Brooke Shields
Daryl Hall
John Oates
Pat Benatar
Barbara Mandrell
Willie Nelson
Kenny Rogers
Dolly Parton
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Rhineshart stars in Noel Coward comedy Blithe Spirit at Aiken Playhouse
Lori Rhinehart plays Ruth in Blithe Spirit alongside Terry Phillips as the occult investigator. Opens Friday at 8 p.m. Rhinehart, new to a lead role, describes the challenge of acting on stage every scene and adapting an English accent coached by Jan Waugh.
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Lori Rhinehart
Noel Coward
Ruth
Eden
Ginger Ingram
Mrs. Rhinehart
Jan Waugh
Ughase
Aiken
The
Aiken Community Playhouse
Eleanor Fox
Lara Rhinehart
Terry Phillips
Larry Wood
Deaths in North Carolina mobile home gas leak ruled noncriminal
Coroner reports two half brothers Sam Jones 22 and Mario Booker 18 died from inhalation of heating gas in a Riviera Trailer Park mobile home north of Aiken. Time of death tentatively Friday night. Investigating agencies: Aiken County Sheriff and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Foul play ruled out.
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Aiken
Sue Townsend
Sam Jones
Mario Booker
Charleston
Riviera
Aiken County
Jefferson School Council Forum Explores School Needs
The Jefferson Elementary School advisory council hosts a parent forum on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria to discuss viable solutions to current school needs.
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Advisory Council of
Jefferson Elementary School
Patrol Issues Warning Tickets under Child Restraint Law
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports 3427 warning tickets since July 1, 1983, when the child restraint law began in an educational phase. Beginning July 1, 1984 a $25 fine may be levied unless a compliant seat is acquired before the hearing. Commander P L Meek notes patrol efforts include public education and loaner seat programs as part of a Governor’s Office survey. statewide July 784. August 545. September 698. October 640. November 421. December 339 warnings. The law requires children under four to ride in child safety seats in most vehicles, with exemptions for taxis, church and school transit, and cases of medical or practical distress.
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Col. P.L. Meek
Governor's Office
Meek
Band Boosters Executive Board Meeting Tonight at SAH Band Room
The South Aikien High Band Booster Club will hold an executive board meeting at 6 30 in the band room, followed by a general meeting at 7 00. Several ensemble groups will perform, and all parents and booster members are invited to attend.
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South Aikien High Band Booster Club
Volunteers Sought For Tax Help In Aiken Area
Volunteers are invited to assist low income elderly and handicapped taxpayers with basic income tax returns through VITA. Trained by the IRS, volunteers learn to handle short forms 1040A 1040EZ and basic 1040 with schedules A and B. Call 1-800-424-1040 for more information.
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Aiken Area
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
VITA
Jackson Council Hires Attorney and Resigns Police Chief
Jackson Town Council voted to hire James Whittle as town attorney at a special meeting while chief of police Robert Funk resigned effective February 1. Town clerk Joel Batson confirmed the actions. The next meeting is set for the second Monday in February.
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Jackson
James Whittle
Robert Funk
Joel Batson
Chamber Holds Annual Meeting in South Aiken High School
Robert Thompson will address the Aiken Chamber annual dinner at 7 19 p m held in the commons at South Aiken High School 701 Pine Log Road Tickets are $12 per person available at the Chamber 400 Laurens St The program includes Man Woman and Youth of the Year awards.
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Robert Thompson
Aiken
Aiken High School
Pine Log Road
Chamber of Commerce
Laurens St
Optimists Hear Literacy Officers at Aiken meeting
The Aiken Optimist Club meets tonight at 6 30 at Western Steel Steak House. Ralph A Abreu president of the Literacy Council of Aiken County and Jeannie Knotts director of the council will discuss activities of the council.
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Aiken Optimist Club
Western Steel
Ralph A. Abreu
Literacy Council of
Aiken County
Jeannie Knotts
Employee of the Month nominations sought by chamber
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce seeks February Employee of the Month nominations. Employers should call Becky Dyer at the H O Weeks Center before Jan 27. Nominations will go to a committee for selection and the winner will be recognized during the February Aiken Wakin break.
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Greater Aiken
Aiken Wakin
Mizell Addresses Senior Men Club Meeting
Ray Mizell supervisor of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Center will speak to the Senior Men's Club at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Ramada Inn about the Center rehabilitation program.
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Mizell
Ramada Inn
Ray Mizell
South Carolina
Aging Council Holds Meeting at Se niority House
The Aiken Area Council on Aging will hold its annual meeting at 3 p.m. Friday January 27 at the Seniority House 150 Morgan St NW. Volunteers worked over 350 hours to renovate the house for this meeting. Dr Nancy White Stead of the Medical College of Georgia will speak on geriatric medicine. Officers and board members will be installed and the Older American award presented. The meeting is open to the public. For information call the council.
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Aiken Area
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