Federal suit by Beech Island worker against sheriff dismissed
E. McClain a former Beech Island plant worker suspended from his job and arrested on a weapons charge had his $9 million federal lawsuit against the Aiken County Sheriff's Office dismissed by a U.S. District Court judge. The ruling followed his roadside arrest, ending the suit on page 6A.
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Levy inquiry widens to probe Condit obstruction claim
Federal investigators broadened the Chandra Levy disappearance probe to consider obstruction of justice by Rep. Gary Condit. Police re interviewed residents at Levy’s apartment building and continued searches of vacant structures in Washington as the case moved forward on several fronts.
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Chandra Levy
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Deaths in Allendale and surrounding areas obituary notes
Obituary notes from 5A list Tyrone A. Gardner Mildred Ella Isaac Blackvile Annie Mae Morgan Ruth Jackson Shuster Boca Raton Fa Harold Simmons Aiken Sherman Wooden ut North Augusta with brief notices of passing and local memorials.
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A. Gardner
Allendale
Mildred Ella Isaac Blackvile
Annie Mae Morgan
Ecgefield
Ruth Jackson Shuster
Boca Raton
Harold Simmons
Aiken ‘Sherman Wooden
North Augusta
Beijing wins 2008 Olympics bid in IOC vote
Beijing defeats Toronto Paris and Istanbul to win the 2008 Olympic Games on the second round, receiving 56 votes. Osaka was eliminated early, while human rights concerns lingered in coverage of the bid.
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Protests flare as Confederate flags fly at Aiken complex
In a clash over heritage, members of the South Carolina League of the South protested a city council denial of a Sons of the Confederate Veterans request to display Confederate flags at the Civil War memorial timed for July 22 23. The event sparked support and tension as demonstrators argued the display honors ancestors while critics described it as stirring controversy.
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South Carlina League of the South
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
Chesterfield Street
Park Avenue
Carr
Richard Smith
Aiken County
S.C. League of the South
Smith
M.L. Curry
Curry
Tony Carr
Jim Amnett
Pedde Named to Top WSRC Post at SRS
Washington Group International Inc announced two veteran executives fill top posts at Westinghouse Savannah River Co. Robert A. Pedde will become president replacing Joseph J. Buggy who retires after a 34 year career. David B. Amerine named executive vice president. WSRC is owned by Washington Group International and is the prime federal contractor at Savannah River Site.
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Wesinghouse Savannah River Co
Robert A. Pedde
WSRC
David B. Amerine
Washington Group
Governmen
Edde
Joseph J. Buggy
Westinghouse
Washington Government
Washington Group International
Killian chosen for Aiken County administrator post
Fairfield County interim administrator Clay Killian was selected as Aiken County's next administrator from three finalists. Ronnie Young said a formal offer will come after talks next week, with council members praising his experience and leadership.
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Aiken County
Ronnie Young
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Young
Chuck Smith
Willar Hightower
Nike Leads Leadership Build At Peach Jam Event
At Riverview Park Nike runs a leadership course alongside the Peach Jam games. Clarke Bynum, former Clemson all American, shares an inspirational story as volunteers guide players through adversity on and off the court.
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Fellowship Hall
Clarke Bynum
Clemson
Frank DuBois
Riverview Park
Eliza
Nike
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