Fort Gordon Soldier Sentenced to Life in Murder Case
Fort Gordon Spec. Henry Scott received life in prison at hard labor after a five member court martial convicted him of murdering 1st Sgt Daniel C Frasure on Oct 8 1981. Scott was reduced to E-1 dishonorably discharged and will serve at Fort Leavenworth with automatic appeal rights.
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Fort Gordon
Henry Scott
Daniel C. Frasure
Augusta
Scott
Frasure
Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center
Aiken Youth Hit By Car In Weekend Jogger Incident
A 1-year-old boy from Aiken was struck by a car on Whiskey Road while jogging Saturday night and remains in critical condition at Talmadge Memorial Hospital. Hospital spokeswoman Sally Simpkins confirmed the condition this morning.
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Aiken
Barry Irwin
Chatham St
Whiskey Road
Talmadge Memorial Hospital
Sally Simpkins
Greenville Man Found Dead at Beech Island Church
Worshippers found Luther J. Johnson, 68, on the grounds of First Baptist Church of Beech Island. Coroner John Stoll said no visible cause of death but foul play is suspected. Autopsy planned at MUSC Charleston. sheriff and coroner's office probing.
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Beech Island
Greenville
First Baptist Church of
Church Road
Aiken County
John Stoll
Luther J. Johnson
Stoll
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
North Augusta Council considers water system bonds and park land deals
The North Augusta City Council will hold the third reading on issuing revenue bonds for the Water Distributors purchase totaling 875 000 and will weigh a 128 000 purchase of 13 50 acres for Riverview Park extension plus a 19 78 acre donation between the park land and the Savannah River. The meeting at City Hall on Buena Vista Avenue begins at 7 30 p m with a public hearing on banners and a first reading to amend fluttering ribbons rules.
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North Augusta
Water Distributors, Inc
Riverview
Savannah River
Buena Vista Avenue
Aiken County School Board Reschedules Meeting Tonight
The Aiken County School Board holds a storm rescheduled meeting at 7 30 p m in room 7 of the district education center 843 Edgefield Ave. Public input items are skipped due to the short notice while student appeals and ongoing maintenance issues from last week’s bad weather are on the agenda.
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Aiken County
Carmichael Ethics Review Outcome Fights Tarnished Image
Nine months after state Sen. Gene Carmichael was convicted of buying votes the Senate Ethics Committee is set to recommend whether the Senate should discipline him The Senate leaders from both major parties agree no action was proper while split on whether the public image is tarnished Carmichael a Dillon Democrat was convicted April 18 by a U S District Court jury of buying votes in the June 1980 Dillon County Democratic primary conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
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Columbia
Gene Carmichael
Senate Ethics Committee
Senate
Carmichael
Dillon
Dillon County
Wagener Landfill on County Agenda
Aiken County Administrator will present a report on Wagener landfill samples amid controversy over toxic waste. Council will hear about a 725000 public building bonds issue and consider library board appointments and a new assistant public defender position. A courthouse renovation presentation by John Wells is also on the schedule.
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Wagener
Aiken County
John Wells
Aiken
Camellia Auction Rescheduled in Aiken
The Aiken Camellia Society's annual auction is moved to Thursday at 8 p.m. Open to the public, the sale will take place at St. Paul's Lutheran Church 353 Laurens St. in Aiken. The new date follows last week's snow.
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Aiken Camellia Society
St. Paul’s Lu
Theran
Laurens St
Aiken
Aging Group to Discuss Ombudsman Plan in Denmark
Regional Aging Advisory Committee meets tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the S C Electric and Gas conference room in Denmark to discuss a proposed ombudsman project sending volunteers to Aiken County nursing homes. Public invited. An ombudsman handles complaints against abuses.
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Aiken County
Aging Advisory Committee
A.m
S.C. Electric and Gas
Denmark
S.C
Foster Parent Training Sessions Start February in Aiken
The Aiken County Department of Social Services will hold a series of foster parent training sessions at USC Aiken. Sessions run 9 a.m. to noon on February 20 27 March 6 13 and March 20. Interested individuals may contact Eula Johnson Frances Marshall or Hollace L Fleetwood at the county DSS for details.
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Aiken County Department of Social Services
Usc-Aiken
Eula Johnson
Frances Marshall
Hollace L. Fleetwood
DSS
Much Ado About Nothing Premieres at USC Aiken
Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing opens Friday January 29 at 8 p.m. in the USC Aiken Student Activity Center. The National Players in its 33rd season will perform as America’s longest running touring company. Tickets are available from USC Aiken box office at 648-6851 ext 140.
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Usc-Aiken
Tional Players
Usc-A
Heart Fund Tea Rescheduled and Dinner Dates Set
The Heart Fund Tea moved to Wednesday 2 30 to 5 30 p m at 135 Lancaster Street the home of Dr and Mrs Steven VanDerV liet reserved tickets available at the Tea. The 13th Annual Heart Fund Dinner and Musical runs February 25 26 and 27 with reservations via Mrs Richard Bookstaver Luncheon and matinee bookings handled by Mrs James A Moore.
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Heart Fund
Steven VanDerVliet
Lancaster St
Highland Park Country Club
Richard Bookstaver
William Vernon
James A. Moore
Fiber Evidence In Murder Trial Of Wayne Williams
The jurors may view microscopic fiber evidence linking Wayne Williams to two slain men, Cater and Payne, as the trial enters its fourth week. Prosecutors cite similar fibers found on Cater and Williams home, while the defense brings its own forensic expert to review the material.
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Atlanta
Wayne B. Williams
Williams
Nathaniel Cater
Jimmy Ray Payne
Cater
Payne
State Crime Lab
Larry Peterson
Peterson
Charles V. Morton
Criminalistics
Institute of Forensic Science
Oakland
Calif
Jackson Parkway
Chattahoochee
Margaret Carter
Task Force
Cold Doesn t Chill Birdwatcher
Helen Mary Fenninger recalls a cold day spent chipping ice to let two ducks move freely while observing birds at home and in town. She notes sparrows cardinals cedar waxwings pine siskins evening grosbeaks purple finches goldfinches titmice chickadees and white throat sparrows, and reflects on nature’s raw beauty despite the chill.
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Army
Joe Page
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Richmond County
Catherine Frasure
Fra
N.A
Helen Mary Fenninger
H&r Block
H&r
Monte Sano Ave
Washington RD
Mitchell Center
SAT
SUN
MasterCard
Visa
Wey
Louisville
Waynesboro
Harlem
Saluda
Batesburg
Bamberg
Barnwell
Allendale
U.S. ‘Treasury
Bankers Trust
Member
FDIC
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