Aiken’s Character First draws ABC News attention
ABC News is visiting Aiken to cover the Character First initiative with six part series exploring American values. Producer Craig Leake and Elise Pearlstein arrived to interview locals and assess community efforts to instill positive values. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh welcomed the national exposure and noted a potential full hour segment.
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Rotary meeting highlights ATC coach Welch faith and ATC grit
Downtown Aiken hosts Rotary with ATC coach Charles Welch detailing his ten season program philosophy and reliance on aid for players as the Knights compete nationally. Sen David Thomas attends, Rotary earns Presidential Citation for overall excellence and financial support. Meetings Thursdays at Newberry Hall. Tom Coones presides.
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Zappa Named Advertising Director at Aiken Standard
Art Zappa becomes advertising director of the Aiken Standard after joining Monday from the Macon Telegraph where he was assistant classified manager. He pledges to engage local businesses and community, citing quality of life and a hometown newspaper ethos. Zappa, a Cleveland native active since 1980 in newspapers, has worked at Tallahassee Democrat Ocala Star Banner Gainesville Sun Sebring News and Macon Telegraph. He and his wife have three children. Publisher Scott Hunter welcomes him.
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Lawsuits against ACSO dropped in two settlements
Plaintiffs in two lawsuits against the Aiken County Sheriff's Office agreed to settlements. Kendrell Barton of Gloverville claimed deputies forced entry during a 1999 warrant service and he was arrested for interfering with law enforcement after grabbing a gun. the charge was dropped. In a separate suit, Bell said deputies falsely arrested him for shoplifting in February 2000 outside Gurley’s food store. evidence showed he paid and the charge was dropped. Terms were not disclosed.
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USC Aiken Offers Chicago Art Trip In October
The University of South Carolina Aiken Continuing Education will run a Chicago trip October 25 to 28. Participants will view Van Gogh Gauguin and The Studio of The South exhibits at the Art Institute of Chicago, dine well, take an architectural river cruise, and stay at Hotel Burnham. Price is 779 dollars per person including airfare and tours. Contact 641-3563 for details. WOM to hold WOW meeting at ARMC. Wise Outrageous Women will gather the second and fourth Wednesdays in the ARMC cafeteria starting with a 6 pm meal and 6 5 to 8 pm meeting. daytime WOW group meets as usual. For details call 648-2816.
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