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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1996

Page

9

Dismissal Of Brown Complaint Pending In Aiken Court

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office failed to appear at a 9 a.m. magistrate court hearing to drop a criminal domestic violence complaint against soul singer James Brown. Magistrate Max Meek indicated action may occur later if deputies attend. Brown was arrested Oct. 31, 1995 after his wife Adrienne Brown reported a beating and later died in Los Angeles.

Aiken James Brown Max Meek Sheriffs Office Meek Sheriff's Office Adrienne Brown Los Angeles Augusta Imperial Theatre James Beech Island Rodger Edmonds

Revered singer James Brown’s wife remembered in service

The Busch family and mourners gathered as Reverend Settles and Reverend Simmons led prayers and reflections on Mrs. Brown’s life. Nancy Thurmond spoke of loss and talent while Reverend Sharpton praised Brown’s wife’s steadfast support. Mrs. Brown was buried at Walker Memorial Gardens in east Augusta near Brown’s former nightclub.

Settles Sharpton Brown James Brown Simmons Walker Memorial Gardens East Augusta Soul Singers

Welfare reform plan aims to cap AFDC benefits and rethink client role

Mrs. Key outlines a 24 month limit on Aid to Families with Dependent Children and notes no extra cash for new children. Samuels studies the plan, emphasizing strategic planning with community leaders. The approach borrows business methods to treat welfare recipients as customers and address issues like child care and transportation.

Welfare reforms set in motion for Aiken County program

The plan outlines welfare to work rules with DSS oversight for employment and training programs. Recipients must sign contracts, receive transport and child relocation aid, and face wage subsidies and tax credits to boost employment. Benefits cap at 60 months lifetime, and penalties include license revocation for unpaid child support. An audit council will evaluate FIA programs every two years. In Greer, AP reports 17,000 plus worth of stereo and computer gear stolen from a church. police investigate with no arrests yet.

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