Video poker ruling expected today in Aiken County
Attorneys for Aiken County and the cities of North Augusta and Aiken pressed to challenge licensing of video poker games at a Barnwell County hearing before Judge Ple bones. Local zoning actions seek to confine the games to commercial areas as operators regain status by May 30, 1999. School board meets at 7 p.m. at district offices with agenda including transfers, expulsions, and vocational program mergers.
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Barnwell
Aiken
Costa Pleiones
Barnwell County
Aiken County
North Augusta
Gary Smith
Plebones
Supreme Court
Smith
Obituaries list of deaths from Trenton Appling Wagener
John Henry Bright, Trenton. Frank C. Evans, Appling Ga. Helen Mae Stewart, Wagener. Multiple local residents reported deceased with brief notice of their names and towns.
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John Henry Bright
Trenton
Frank C. Evans
Appling
Helen Mae Stewart
Wagener
Galottery Monday's Cash 3 and Pantany 6 Result
Lottery report shows Cash 3 draw 690 Pantany 6 draw 411 12 20 22 with winners for Monday. No further context provided on prize amounts or participating locations.
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Cash
Pantany
Customer service helps solve a treadmill defect case
Ginger Tunison bought a treadmill from Wal-Mart for a retirement community. A small crack appeared in the frame, a definite defect. She expected a battle but was met with a helpful sales associate who transferred her to the appropriate person and offered options, including returning the item. The Aiken Standard features a four part series on customer service and invites reader stories.
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Ginger Unison
Ms. Tunison
Wal-Mart
Per
Nelson Jr denies cocaine trafficking conspiracy testimony
Albert Shaw Nelson Jr and co defendant Elmore Monterieft Jr denied leading an east coast cocaine network that prosecutors say earned hundreds of thousands. Nelson portrayed himself as reformed after two prior drug convictions and said he worked for his father in a legitimate family business. The defense hinges on separating the family ventures from any drug enterprise as prosecutors outline a wider conspiracy including money laundering.
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Albert Shaw Nelson Jr
Elmore Monterieft Jr
Ehrhardt
Nelson
Albert Nelson Sr
Larry Salley
Nelson Sr
Nelson Jr
Montcrieft
U.S
Marrin Caughman
Terry Wooten
Federal court case details Nelson Montcrieft drug defendants
Prosecutors identify Nelson as a $2 million drug wholesaler and Montcrieft as a major Bamberg County retailer. Judge Simons Jr. could sentence either to life if convicted. Nelson denies personal dealings with Montcrieft and disclaims knowledge of his background as an accused drug dealer. Caughman presents arrest papers showing links between Montcrieft and Nelson. Screen declines to offer witnesses. Salley calls family members to counter government witnesses Richard Williams and Mark Sears.
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Nelson
Montcriest
Bamberg County
Charles E. Simons Jr
Elmore Montcrieft
Salley
Montcrieft
Jerry Screen
Montsrieft
Caughman
Roger Heaton
Orangeburg County
Sheriff's Department
Heaton
Atlanta
Montrieft
Salley St
Richard Williams
Mark Sears
Williams
Sears
Aiken Sees Jump in Property Crimes Last Year
City officials report higher motor vehicle thefts and larcenies from cars in 1996 after a 45 percent rise in thefts from automobiles and a 100 percent jump in vehicle thefts since 1995. Mayor Cavanaugh and Public Safety Director Busbee vow increased patrols and baited cars to trap thieves.
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Aiken
Carrol Busbee
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Busbee
Construction ahead of schedule at Aiken Barnwell Center
Construction on the Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center is running ahead of schedule due to good weather and skilled workers led by interim executive director Bill Trezza. The facility at 1135 Gregg Highway will house adult and child outpatient services, emergency care, and care for severely impaired individuals. New executive director Diane Cavenaugh from Walla Walla, Washington, begins in February.
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Aiken
Barnwell Mental Health Center
Bill Trezza
Trezza
Gregg Highway
Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center
Diane Cavenaugh
Ms. Cavenaugh
Walla Walla
Wash
Ginny Southworth
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