Valerie Trapp Leads Miss South Carolina Preliminaries
Valerie Trapp Miss Aiken County won the talent competition at the Miss South Carolina Pageant prelims in Greenville. Local pageant president George Seigler notes her energy after the win and early rehearsals. Final top ten will include semi finalists and the evening gown winner’s name is being held for suspense at Saturday's show.
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Unemployment Dips to 10 Percent as Jobs Return
Washington AP reports the civilian unemployment rate fell to 10.0 percent in June, with 11.146 million unemployed and 1.2 million who resumed job searches. Payrolls rose by 350,000 in June as the economy rebounds from the recession, while the labor force grew by about 1.2 million.
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Disabled Jackson Wife Ready to Work in Tough Job Market
Lester Jackson, disabled by degenerative arthritis and a deteriorating hip, has been out of work for four months living on $174 monthly welfare and food stamps with wife Carolyn and two children. He cannot lift or climb but can walk and drive. he previously did roofing and security work. Carolyn volunteers she will take any job, including grass cutting and painting.
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Jobs For The Jobless Mrs. Jackson Struggles To Survive
In Warrenville Mrs. Jackson and her husband describe their effort to support their two children on social security and limited income after a CETA program ended. They share housing costs and dental care needs for their 14 month old and seven year old, while seeking work.
Cable Sale On Agenda In Aiken Council Meeting
The Aiken City Council will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting to second read an ordinance transferring Aiken Cablevision’s franchise to First Carolina Communications. A Rocky Mount firm plans to buy all systems by July 31, including locations in Aiken and surrounding towns. Also on the docket are a municipal election set for November 8 with four annexation requests.
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Blackberry Acid Tale From Don Laws Page
Don Law and his wife craft blackberry acid a beverage from older days while their son Charlie arrives startled by the scene The naval officer who was rescued by a deck hand is told to reward by silence saying the best thanks is to say nothing about it
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AIDS unlikely to reappear locally despite first SC case
Aiken County doctors and hospital officials say the AIDS death at Aiken Community Hospital last year was an isolated incident. The victim traveled from outside South Carolina and was too ill to transmit the disease locally. Health officials note most U S cases involve active homosexuals or intravenous drug users, and casual contact does not spread AIDS.
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