Rowland cleared in ethics case amid sewer controversy
Former New Ellenton councilman Henry Hank Rowland was cleared by the South Carolina Ethics Commission of improper economic interests in connection with the contested sewer system. The panel dismissed the complaint but warned him to avoid future appearances of conflict. Rowland previously served as water commissioner and resigned from the council on Sept 1 1997 during sewer dispute litigation later dismissed by the state Supreme Court.
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New Ellenton
Henry
Hank) Rowland
State Ethics Commission
Rowland
Council
Water Commission
State Supreme Court
Man Steals TV From Roses on Richland Avenue
A man known for returns at Roses on Richland Avenue reportedly stole a television Saturday after dropping a plastic bag at the service counter and leaving with the bag and TV. An elderly woman on Edgefield Avenue reported being locked in her home for two days and officers entered through a window to disassemble the door bolt.
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Richland Avenue
Edgefield Avenue
Aiken Department Public Safety
Wonder world Circus at Wagener Salley High this week
Marcia Blizzard reports Wagener Salley High hosts the Wonder World Circus Thursday with 1:30 and 7 p.m. shows in the school gym to benefit the art department. Call 564-1124 for details.
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Wagener-Salley High
Marcia Blizzard
Aiken Lawyer Unveils Internet Legal Help Service
Aiken attorney Stan Jackson introduces Lawquick com an interactive preventive law service on the Internet aimed at small businesses and entrepreneurs. The service offers standard legal documents and quick answers at lower costs than traditional firms serving Georgia South Carolina and six other states including New York and California.
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Aiken
Stan Jackson
Jackson
Augusta
Lawquick
Universities of
Georgia
South Carolina
New York
California
Valentine Pops features Freddy Cole at Bell Auditorium
The Augusta Symphony welcomes Freddy Cole as guest artist for the Valentine Pops concert on Saturday February 6 at 8 p m at Bell Auditorium. Cole with his trio performs selections from To the Ends of the Earth including Isn t She Lovely For Once in My Life and a Nat King Cole Medley backed by Maestro Donald Portnoy and the orchestra. Tickets range 11 to 26 50 and are available at the Symphony box office 826 4705. Sponsored by Jones Intercable Pepsi Cola SunTrust Bank and WGAC.
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Augusta Symphony
Freddy Cole
Bell Auditorium
Cole
Jerry Byrd
Tom Hubbard
Nat (King) Cole
Juilliard School of Music
New England Conservatory of Music
New York
Boston
John Lewis
Oscar Peterson
Teddy Wilson
Alan Dawson
Herb Pomeroy
Idaho
Instanbul
The
Jazz Times
Donald Portnoy
Duke Ellington
Jones Intercable
Pepsi-Cola Company
SunTrust Bank
WGAC
NAACP leader cites persistent Black poverty at Aiken Rotary
James Gallman of the South Carolina NAACP speaks at the Aiken Rotary Club on Dr. King Day, detailing income gaps and disparities. He notes higher Black poverty, lower earnings, shorter life expectancy, and more Black births and drug use compared to whites, urging advocacy and unity for human rights. The club meets Mondays at Houndslake Country Club.
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James Gallman
South Carolina
NAACP
Gallman
Aiken
Rotary Club
Martin Luther King Jr
Aiken County
Sallman
Dr. King
Houndslake Country Club
Bill Shepherd
Program aims for honest teen adult talks in Aiken
Talking Bout It a county wide program for local teens and adults focuses on substance abuse and parent child communication. A planning meeting for potential participants including students and parents is set for Wednesday at 3 45 pm at South Aiken High School Room 225. A larger session is planned for Feb 23 at SAHS gym with a light meal. Participants include SAHS and area high schools. Organizers seek broader student involvement and plan topics on tobacco illegal drugs sexuality and coping. Polly Goldston chair of the Aiken SAFE team says the event aims to begin a new era of honest communication with a panel discussion featuring teens and adults.
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Aiken County
South Aiken High School
SAHS
Aiken
Silver Bluff
Ridge Spring-Monetta
Wagener-Salley High Schools
Community Leaders Panel With Teens Panel Discussion
Polly Goldston notes about 20 community leaders invited to a panel discussion with eight teens and eight adults. She mentions interactive questions between participants and directs readers to see PROGRAM page 3B for more details.
Low cost spaying offered in county
Aiken County Animal Shelter joins Spay Day USA offering half price spay and neuter for low income owners. Coupons are available at Wire Road shelter for surgeries the week of February 22 26 by listed local vets. Pets must meet health requirements including rabies vaccination and testing per clinic rules.
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Aiken County Animal Shelter
Aiken Animal Hospital
Aiken Veterinary Services
Aiken Veterinary Clinics
Silverbluff Animal Hospital
the Ark Animal Hospital
Ames Hawk
DVM
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