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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1997
Page
11
U S House member Bob Inglis announces his campaign for the U S Senate seat held by incumbent Fritz Hollings. The move positions Inglis to challenge the longtime South Carolina Democrat in the race unfolding on the state’s political landscape.
Paula Harper Bethea, chair of the United Way of America board and former South Carolina United Way chair, will be the featured speaker at a Thursday ceremony honoring local volunteers.
Two youths aged 14 and 15 fled in a stolen North Carolina car, GRABBING a purse from a 69 year old woman on Laurens Street after escaping from Helping Hands. They rammed a car at US 78 Park intersection, then fled on foot before ADPS caught them. They face automobile theft and strong armed robbery charges.
Police blotter notes a larceny on the 1600 block of North Carolina Avenue where a JVC stereo cassette player worth 180 dollars was removed from an unlocked car. A burglary at Aiken Tile on Whiskey Road saw unknown subjects break a black bathroom and steal 35 dollars in cash and several computer disks. Updated January 22, 1997.
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce received La Stampa showing Abraham on its front page. Abraham, a dog once on death row at a local shelter last December, was mysteriously freed during a late night raid before his execution. The animal and his rescuer remain at large.
Federal officials push WIPP in Carlsbad as the solution to a national transuranic waste problem. Public hearings run Thursday at the North Augusta Community Center with sessions from 2:50 pm to 7 9 pm. Donavan Mager of the DOE emphasizes moving waste from generation to disposal.
Hitchcock Health Solutions at 1518 Whiskey Road reports strong membership of about 1900 weight lifters and fitness enthusiasts since moving from the Aiken Athletic Club. Executive director Kara Flanders notes new full-time exercise physiologists, thorough pre program screenings, and a one on one approach to tailor plans, while Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center’s Jane Boston praises expanded services and convenient south side location.
U S Representative Bob Inglis announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the U S Senate, filing with the Federal Election Commission from the Bluffton Post Office. He vows term limits campaign finance reform and a balanced budget as he seeks to challenge Democrat Ernest Hollings, who faces re election in 1998. Inglis credits a conservative wing leadership role and urges a new Congress with accountability and adherence to the public's wishes.
National chairman Paula Harper Bethea will headline the United Way annual Meeting and Wards Dinner in Aiken. Bethea, chair of United Way America's Board of Governors, brings extensive public and corporate board experience and numerous state and regional honors.
Recording artists Dana and Sue Talley bring sacred and classical music to St. Catherine Antiochian Orthodox Church at 732 New Bridge Road Maccabeus. Debuting with major opera houses and performing across Europe and North America, they blend ministry with concert series and have toured Russia and Albania.
The Talleys perform Thursday at 7 30 p m at St Catherine Antiochian Orthodox Church located at 732 New Bridge Road in Aiken. For information call 641 0695 or 641 9995.
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