Baldwin tied to Cook in murder case at Aiken jail hearing
Relatives of Jason Bernard Cook mourn outside the Aiken County jail as Tonnie Nathaniel Baldwin, 28, postpones a bond hearing after being charged with murder, armed robbery, arson and related offenses in the October 6 shooting of the USC Aiken student. A second suspect, Ivory Anthony Kirkland, 24, faces multiple charges and is being questioned in the Carpenter case.
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Terry Carter
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Burns Night Celebrations Mark Poet Burns’s Birthday
The Aiken St Andrews Society plans a Burns Night at Newberry Hall starting 6:30 p.m. Featuring the Augusta Pipe Band, Highland and folk dancers, a ballad singer, and a full meal with roast beef. Tickets are 30 dollars for adults, 20 for 12 and under, with proceeds supporting the event in memory of Robert Burns.
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Aiken
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Aiken Choral Society
Burns
Beasley Could Be Bush Peace Corps Nominee
Former South Carolina Gov. David Beasley may be offered the Peace Corps head post by the Bush administration. Beasley told The Greenville News he would consider the job if offered. Sources say the White House sought him while consultants noted the match with Bush plans.
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USC Budget Freeze Hits Hiring Across System
Columbia The University of South Carolina will freeze all permanent faculty and staff hiring effective immediately amid looming state budget cuts. President John Palms sent a memo to deans and campus leaders, citing uncertain appropriations and potential severe cuts, with the freeze to last indefinitely as talks of up to 15 percent reductions swirl and tuition could rise up to 30 percent to offset losses.
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Airport land swap gains city council approval
Aiken City Council unanimously approved a land swap between Royal Robbins and Mike Laver, fixed base operators, and city land near Aiken Municipal Airport. The deal fronts land for future hangar construction and adds a 10 year option to the current 25 year lease. Laver cited a win win for the city and FBO as they seek financing and recovery of investments.
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Royal (Zipper) Robbins
Mike Laver
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FBO
Robin
Roger LeDuc
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