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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1986
Page
13
Aiken County deputies investigated a Salley burglary in which a thief entered the Route 1 residence through the back door, likely with a crowbar, and stole a washer dryer Zenith color TV and Kenmore microwave valued at about 1795. No arrests have been made.
S.C. Second Circuit Court Judge Rodney Peeples nominated by President Reagan to join the State Justice Institute board of directors. Peeples, a Barnwell resident, earned USC degrees and has served on the circuit bench since 1974. confirmation by the Senate pending.
Spots remain for two USC Aiken summer computer courses for grades 6-8. Computer Science I runs July 14-25 from 1 to 4 pm, taught by Barbara Kerley, using IBM PCs and BASIC. fee 80 dollars. Computer Science Enrichment II runs July 28-August 8 from 9 am to 3 pm, taught by David Jaspers, focusing on math and problem solving. fee 110 dollars. Both in Classroom Building Room 109.
Savannah River Plant spokeswoman Becky Craft said an eight person team with expertise in management safety operations analytical chemistry alloy chemistry and metallurgy began the probe Wednesday afternoon. The molten aluminum lithium alloy explosion started two fires caused minor building damage and an employee was later able to return to work.
Ronnie Aull of J M Huber Corporation lent his pickup and labor to free two reporters stranded while scouting picture locations. He aided in the rescue after their car became stuck in sand on a remote road. Willie B McAlhany reported killing a four foot rattlesnake in his Aiken yard yesterday. The snake allegedly lay under his pickup and seemed to taunt him.
A SC subcommittee recommended seeking a feasibility study on a Jackson to Burke County bridge across the Savannah River linking the Jackson New Ellenton area with Waynesboro Georgia. Georgia officials back the project while SC highways officials cite limited data and prior analysis. The full ARTS panel will consider related transportation improvements at its Tuesday meeting in Augusta.
Delaware Governor Pierre S DuPont IV urged a conservative path for the nation and praised Carroll Campbell at a Republican governors fundraiser at Houndslake Country Club. He contrasted GOP growth aims with Democratic tax hikes and cited Delaware’s economic turnaround under his own leadership.
DHEC officials say environmental rules for hazardous wastes have expanded since 1980 creating compliance burdens for small firms. Beloit Manhattan in Aiken faces an Aug. 6 hearing over five alleged violations including long storage without permits and improper labeling. Burckhalter notes many issues are unintentional and often corrected after notice.
In Greenville two local entrants compete as preliminaries narrow field for Miss South Carolina. Melanie Williams Miss Aiken County swimsuits while Maria Anderson Miss Wa goner models evening gown. Dawn Elizabeth Smith Miss Liberty wins talent with an aria. Deborah Ann Brown Miss Berea wins swimsuit. Smith a Columbia College senior aims for performing arts. Brown 23 Greenville native a senior at Appalachian State University joins Liberty and Spartanburg in preliminaries.
The Miss South Carolina Pageant airs live tomorrow at 9 p.m. on channels 10 in Columbia and 12 in Augusta. Contestants Melanie Williams and Maria Anderson from North Augusta participate, with 45 contestants in three 15 member groups for swimsuit talent and evening gown preliminaries.
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