Fired officer charged after ADPS firearm incident
State Law Enforcement Division charged former Aiken Department of Public Safety lieutenant Frank Conoly, a 21 year veteran, with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, malicious damage to property under $1,000 and simple assault for an Jan 3 off duty stop on Whiskey Road. Victims say he broke a car window and pepper sprayed them. Conoly was fired Jan 5 and NAACP involvement noted.
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Obituary notices listed for several individuals
Obituary notices mention John Albion Jr Wendy Lovansen Bowen Lelia Bryant Nellie Ellis Cornogg Matthew Elam Lula Mae Nunn Aurie C. Wingo and other deaths across Alabama Arizona South Carolina New Ellenton Aiken Edgefield Kingman. Page 2B carries the notices in brief biographical items.
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Lottery Result Snippet From Aiken Standard
Middylines show midday numbers 46 2 and cash 3 with 60 62. Evening draw lists 5 4 7 cash. Pantany 6 2126 28 20 85. Visit www.aikenstandard.com for full details.
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Silver Bluff pair honored for service in CSRA
Mary Thomas an award winning math teacher and SBHS Key Club adviser was named Aiken Chamber Woman of the Year while Jason Hodges, senior class president, earned Youth of the Year honors. They are lauded for constant civic involvement with the Silver Bluff High School group as community leaders and mentors.
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Senate weighs options Witnesses vote on Clinton considered
In a Senate debate on whether to call witnesses in President Clinton's impeachment trial, Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama warned the case is not airtight and lacks 67 votes to convict. House prosecutors, led by Asa Hutchinson, favor limited testimony, with Monica Lewinsky as chief witness. A bipartisan option proposes guilty on perjury but not removal, a plan Democrats question as constitutional. Senate page continues.
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South Carolinians See Education Change Possible
Gov Hodges and Inez Tenenbaum unveil a state survey showing broad support for education reform. MarketSearch polled 503 residents and 301 educators. educators view the system more positively than the public, while most rate government support as poor or fair.
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Utilities near finalized city agreement with two power firms
The city of Aiken has tentatively approved franchise deals with Aiken Electric Cooperative and South Carolina Electric and Gas Company. A second reading and public hearing are planned. The pact creates a joint service map for both utilities and allows build out in annexed areas. The city would keep a 5 percent franchise fee from Aiken Electric and may raise SCE&G’s to 5 percent, plus a half percent for undergrounding lines. A new spec building is planned at Ventures Industrial Park, with annexation support and potential financial aid for local projects.
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Perry Honored by State for Civic Service
Perry receives South Carolina’s highest civilian honor the Order of the Palmetto at a City Council meeting. A large crowd of family and friends witnessed the presentation, marking a rare moment of recognition for the longtime local figure.
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