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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1990
Page
14
Police log records seven incidents from 7 a.m. July 12 to 7 a.m. July 13 in Aiken. Reports include one gas drive off one vandalism to an electric meter box one forgery one damaged vehicle and one additional vandalism incident.
Aiken County Sheriff logs incident renewals from 7 a.m. July 12 to 7 a.m. July 13 listing one arrest, one attempted death by own action, vandalism, two alarms, two funeral escorts, two burglaries, one breach of trust with fraudulent intent, two trespassings, one disturbance and one runaway. Detention Center bookings include prostitution, probation violations, disorderly conduct with weapons, grand larceny armed robbery sawed off shotgun, driving with suspensions and speeding, shoplifting, trespassing after notice, and open container. Police log notes originate from booking sheets supplied by agencies.
The group reported 48 inquiries about locating plants with Aiken and Edgefield counties finalists in 15 cases and two announcements by Teledyne and Albarrie Canada. The effort included an industrial visitation program led by John Granaghan, a former Savannah River Plant manager, to support the Commission on the Future of Aiken County and a similar push in Edgefield County. Wayne Sterling of the State Development Board said South Carolina attracted nearly $3 billion in capital investments in 1989.
The Economic Development Partnership of Aiken and Edgefield counties approved a $196,675 budget. Revenue includes $83,700 from Aiken County and $35,000 from Edgefield County with private funds and in-kind support. Officers were re elected to two year terms. Mavis A. Ryder honored for five years of service.
Jackson Town Council meets to send a representative to discuss the town audit with Gov. Carroll A. Campbell Jr. amid a state Budget and Control Board hold up. The motion follows statements by Councilwoman Jean Collier who pushes for clearance to unlock funds and resolve related hall break in losses.
J Carroll Busbee director of the Aiken Department of Public Safety says long hot summers create extra strain for firefighters. Protective gear causes dehydration and heat exhaustion risk, prompting extra fluids and faster relief crew rotations. Since July 2 the department has responded to more than 35 fires.
A Charleston crowd of about 960 waited at the 4000 seat King Street Palace for the controversial rap group 2 Live Crew. The event faced delays and uncertainty about a full show amid light ticket sales and pay concerns. The opening act was booed off stage and a second act halted by sound problems while promoter Kevin Hollinshead spoke to waiting fans.
Those seeking assistance may visit Our Lady of the Valley on S C 421 from 10 a m to 12 30 p m Monday Wednesday and Friday. VOICe Valley Outreach Interfaith Center also assists, located on Bryan Drive in Bath. Call 593 8156 for information.
Westinghouse as principal SRS subcontractor employs 6110 workers with 126 and 990 in other subcontractor roles while Wackenhut Services runs 1002 security staff. With reactors shut for improvements, SRS plans restart of K-Reactor in December and P-Reactor, L-Reactor in 1991. Westinghouse expansion targets engineering payrolls onsite, shifting from Du Pont prior structure.
Dr. Brooks says the school district gains effective management though not all members agreed. The transfer motion passed 5-4 after a lengthy executive session with Sheran Proctor Johnny A Shaw Jimmy Powell Ronnie Young and James L Verenes voting yes and James A Moore Robert H Slay Bertha H Williams and Inease P Williamson voting no.
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