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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1996
Page
1
Deputies recovered a refrigerated trailer stolen from Land Container Company in North Charleston. Taken on June 27, it carried $50,000 worth of frozen chicken drumsticks. It was found Tuesday between Park and Richland avenues. chicken was missing. Investigator Lynn Ghant urged tips at 6421761.
Investigators with the Aiken County Sheriff's Department ruled arson as the cause of a Langley house fire. The unoccupied residence at 208 Baker Street had no power when flames started, and a neighbor alerted authorities. Anyone with information should contact Investigator Norwood Bodie at 642-1761.
A list of deceased individuals includes J. Terry Brown Jr. of Williston Fred Joseph Dodson Jr. of Aiken W. Gordon Lynn III of Augusta Phelma Johnson of Gloverville Ogle Wiggins Moyer of Aiken Dorothy Jane Shuford of New Ellenton and James M. Terwiiger of North Augusta with ages around 215. Wednesday's winning numbers 827 4 Powerball 41.
Crowds filled the Aiken Mall parking lot for the Sky Spectacular sponsored by Aiken Regional Medical Centers the Aiken Standard and Joy 102.7. One Day Away Ministries performed gospel and spiritual music while Sunny Country 107.7 96X and Eagle 102.3 backed live telecasts. Local resident Ashley Hawkins called it fun and crowded praising the grand finale. Traffic from the Red Lobster exit backed up toward New Ellenton with Powderhouse Road detours and a minor two car crash delaying shoppers leaving the event.
City officials unveil a new operating license policy designed to draw manufacturing plants into the city limits and encourage corporate headquarters. The plan includes a $1500 annual fee cap for manufacturers meeting criteria and a stepped fee schedule for new businesses over three years.
A dare led to a deadly fire at the Ohio River Fireworks store in Scottown. Eight people, including two children, died as flames and smoke trapped 40 inside, with 12 injured. A man allegedly set off fireworks inside the store, charged with involuntary manslaughter. Police say the incident began from a joke that turned deadly.
Kristi Lynn Parker Miss Oconee won the talent contest while Kyshone Hunter Miss Orangeburg County took the swimsuit title at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. Fifty two contestants gathered as preliminaries continued toward Saturday's televised final. Local favorites Ashley Gordon Miss Ageneia County and Alicia Harden Miss Aiken County prepare tonight with new dances and outfits.
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