Mitchells Campaign Fate Hinges On Caucus Support
State Sen Theo Mitchell amid federal inquiry weighs whether to drop his bid for Democratic lieutenant governor. He seeks backing from the Legislative Black Caucus and plans a caucus meeting, saying his campaign fate depends on that support. A separate Allendale Correctional Institution inmate, John N Pindak, 20, escaped during the 11 p.m. count. Officials provided a description and said no details on escape method. In Spartanburg, authorities seek witnesses after Micha Denise Fernanders 6 drowned at International Pavilion ride when her clothing caught in a propeller.
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Theo Mitchell
Legislative Black Caucus
Mitchell
Allendale
Allendale Correctional Institution
John N. Pindak
Corrections Eut
Brenda Reed
Pindak
Reed
Spartanburg
Micha Denise Fernanders
Chesnee
International Pavilion
Chris Snyder
Pauline
Jack Davis
Obituary notices on Page 2B
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Aiken adds two new PACT officers to patrols
ADPS selects Kirk Owens and David Nieves as the next Police and Community Together officers. They will join four existing PACT officers in August, patrolling East Pine Log and surrounding areas from Pine Log Road to Governor Aiken Park, with a substation at Banks Mill and Pine Log Roads.
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Nieves
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Thomas M. Galardi
McDonalds
Whiskey
Pine Log Roads
Governor Aiken Park
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PACT
Galardi
H. Odell
South Aiken
Kennedy Middle
Millbrook
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Aiken weighs post office site deal and renovations
The city eyes buying the Old Post Office at Park Avenue and Laurens Street for 320000. The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce would be primary tenant and fund up to 400000 in renovations to run a visitor center, while five offices would host Public Safety PACT, the Downtown Development Corp, and a city display center. The lease extends to August 4, with a final decision due in four months.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety Pact
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Signs Ruled In Violation Of City Law
Fifty six businesses in south Aiken were cited for banner or portable signs visible from public rights of way under the city sign ordinance. Citations order removal within seven days, prompting complaints from Herb Martin of McDonald’s franchises at a City Council meeting.
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City of Aiken
Herb Martin
McDonald’s
Aiken
City Eyes 1994 95 Budget To Buy Old Post Office
Thompson says funds set aside three years ago for the Eubanks home near the Municipal Complex on Park Avenue could be redirected to buy the Old Post Office for needed city office space. The building would provide some offices but more space will be required later.
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Eubanks
Park Avenue
Thompson
Cold Cash Not Enough To Buy Summer Comfort
Americans seek relief from heat as air conditioners vanish from shelves nationwide. Retailers blame depleted winter stocks and strong demand after last year's heat wave, while manufacturers cite slow imports of parts. Ju lie Mullian of Circuit City notes universal supply strain. Boston Sears and Cambridge Sears report empty aisles for small units.
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Julie Mullian
Circuit City
Richmond
Sears
Cambridge
Attitude Tilts Against Rebel Flag in South Carolina
A Mason-Dixon poll of 809 registered voters finds 40 percent want to keep the Confederate flag atop the Statehouse while 37 percent favor moving it to a capitol grounds monument and 23 percent are indifferent. Heritage leaders say results show no rush for a special legislative session.
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Southern Heritage Association
Capitol Grounds
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Heritage Association
Christopher Sullivan
Greenville
South Carolina
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
John Courson
McConnell
Oran P. Smith
Mason-Dixon Political Media Research Inc
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