Legate’s parole continued for theft from veterans groups
Parole continued from 1A as Legate admitted stealing over $59,000 donated for a veterans memorial after serving as quartermaster and treasurer for the Aiken County Veterans Coalition and VFW post 5877. Audits revealed funds were diverted to cover other losses, with three small repayments since last September, as Legate claimed an intent to repay.
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Barbara Morgan
Legate
Memorial Park
Aiken County Veterans Coalition
Aiken Vew Post
Richland Avenue
Pickett
VFW Post
Veterans Coalition Bank
Morgan
Kelley Brown
Keesley
Vegate
Lottery Ticket Sales To Enter System At Purchase
Lottery tickets will be instantly entered into the system at point of sale and weekly sales data will be provided by the lottery on Mondays. A Spartanburg man, Terry Plyman, 45, was arrested and charged with try larceny for attempting to pass stolen lottery tickets from a Fast Fare store. He is held at Spartanburg County Detention Center.
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Ple
Tara Robertson
State On Enforcement Division
Spartanburg
Terry Plyman
Sled Spokes
Oman Kathryn Richardson
Plyman
Spartanburg County Detention Center
King's Dream Theme Echoed In 1968 Speech Remembrance
Graham recalled Dr. King’s 1968 address noting the era’s denial of basic freedoms and urging that Americans be judged by character. Hallman quoted King on light vs darkness and urged hope, compassion, and active effort toward a better nation and world.
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Graham
King
Dr. King
Hallman
Council Debates Board Changes At Aiken City Session
City work session expected to discuss Richard Smith and Jane Vaughters proposals to modify boards and commissions policies. Newcomers seek Planning Commission appointments while veteran members resist retroactive term shifts amid public debate at the Aiken Municipal Complex. BZA meets 5:30 pm with appeals limited to court challenge.
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Richard ‘Smith
Jane Vaughters
Aiken Planning Commission
Smith
Vaughters
Ronny Bolton
Ed Woltz
Michael
Anacterio
Eric Radford
Smith and Vaughters
Planning Commission
BZA
Aiken Municipal Complex
Park Ave
S.W
Justice in Chester Race and Police Tensions Deepen
Staten, Chester’s Black police chief, discusses distrust in the system, drug laws, and racial disparities. He notes high drug-related arrests, a majority of state inmates being Black, and pressure from white officials and Black councilmen. He cites education and jobs vs enforcement as a societal issue.
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Staten
South Carolina
James Murray
Chester
State Law Enforcement Division
Airport security shifts as US airports begin bag screening
City attorney arrived early for his flight to Miami amid debate over new security. Travelers reported mixed experiences as bags were opened by hand and airline staff prepared for federal takeover on Feb. 17. Explosive detection machines to be required by year end. bag matching eyed despite criticisms.
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Fork City
Miami
Ken Miller
Denver
Florida
Miller
Julia Bishop Cross
American
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