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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1986
Page
1
A fire claim reports the loss of horses from Aiken in a blaze that affected stables. Local authorities and handlers investigate the incident as neighbors describe the scene and the impact on the equestrian community.
Singer Andy Williams, 57, was arrested in San Bernardino County after a 1 p.m. stop while driving his Rolls Royce convertible. He was booked into the San Bernardino County Jail on DUI investigation, per CHP and sheriff spokesman statements.
Charleston residents brace for a TV star visit as about 350 teenage girls gather behind police lines on Clifford Street to glimpse stars from the ABC drama General Hospital. The scene echoes historic district sights as fans fill the street for a moment of TV history.
The East Conway area near Conway and Myrtle Beach grew from 3,419 residents in 1970 to 12,000 in 1985. Goose Creek in Berkeley County rose 366 percent to 3,825 between 1970 and 1980. Berkeley County up 60 percent and Dorchester County 82 percent in the same period. Horry County, 109,000 in 1980, expected to reach 140,000 by 1990.
Skies will stay fair tonight with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. Tomorrow looks mostly sunny with a high in the upper 60s. Details appear on Page 11A.
Obituary notice lists Thomas C. Owens and William N. Herndon of North Augusta along with Ada Carroll Cato of Stapleton Ga Lois T. Floyd of Aiken Fred E. Haas of Aiken Mildred C Bartlett of Wagener and Emmie M. Miles of Johnston with reference to details on Page 7A See page for full details.
A car bomb exploding in east Beirut near the Phalange Party office killed at least 22 people and injured over 100, police said. The Mercedes loaded with gasoline tanks and oxygen bottles caused widespread destruction, with bodies recovered from wreckage as rescue teams worked amid smoke.
The S C Supreme Court reversed a 2020 Aiken County General Sessions ruling finding Burnette Dubose guilty of marijuana trafficking. The case is remanded for possible new trial or judgment on the existing jury verdict. Co defendant Thomas Moody of Athens was granted a directed verdict.
Prices for February West Texas Intermediate drop to 21.27 on NYMEX as Brent for April falls to 19.20 on the spot market. Heating oil slips to 59 cents a gallon amid broad declines with analysts predicting a rebound later, though timing remains uncertain.
Local doctors report a 50 percent rise in patients with upper respiratory infections and flu-like symptoms over the last 10 days. Absentee rates at five area schools reach 29 to 53 percent, with yesterday's absences ranging from 153 to 277 across Aiken High, Midland Valley, North Augusta, Schofield Middle, and South Aiken High, though officials await clearer figures.
Doctors advise frequent hand washing and covering coughs to prevent transmission. Avoid shared utensils, crowded places, and ensure children stay home when feverish. Seek medical advice for fever beyond 72 hours and for infants or persistent coughs.
Mrs Putnam says most contacted parents report their students ill, but figures on total illness related absences vary as data from all schools is not yet available regarding additional cases.
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