21 Jul 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2001
Page
1
Aiken city and its seniors reap benefits from a new tax write-off program started last July inspired by a county program. Bernice Sanders, a six year retiree, says the experience has been enjoyable as many seniors participate in the initiative.
World Moscow reports a salvage operation to raise the Kursk sunken in the Arctic nearly a year ago killing 118 crewmen. Russian officials say the effort seeks to recover the two nuclear reactors, which have not leaked radiation.
Obituary notes from North Augusta and surrounding area list Charles E. Beard Aiken Alexander Gilliard Johnnie W. McCain Mary H. Smith Noah A. Turner among the deceased. The brief notices provide names and locations as part of the community remembrance.
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The body of Lillie Belle Allen, murdered during the 1969 York race riots, will be disinterred from Pinelawn Cemetery in Aiken next week. A permit was issued by the South Carolina Health Department after a request from York officials. George Funeral Home will oversee the exhumation, with Ray Wisotski noting he cannot comment due to a court gag order. Reverend David Walker of the local NAACP declined to comment.
Hannah Jones watches as race boats roar during Friday trials at Augusta Riverfront Marina. Gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday with races starting at 9 a.m. Tickets cost 15 dollars for a day and 25 dollars for a series, with repeat coverage of families and spectators.
James Sonny Riggs was unanimously appointed as Aiken County Veterans Affairs officer after a two hour interview process by the Aiken County Legislative Delegation. Riggs, formerly with the S C Employment Commission, anticipates a larger role and new challenges in the position.
A protester was killed and nearly 100 police and demonstrators injured in Genoa as riot police and marchers fought in cobbled streets and piazzas. Interior minister says the protester was shot by an officer in self defense amid a daylong confrontation linked to the Eight Summit protests.
South Carolina Gov. Jim Hodges visited Aiken stopping at the Savannah River Site and meeting area leaders. In Aiken he heard from Lets Improve Public Education a group of community leaders and retired teachers aiming to boost Aiken County schools.
President Bush announced relief as the first tax refund checks go out, but over 34 million taxpayers miss out due to credits and tax credits offsetting liability. Many who paid Social Security and Medicare taxes still won’t receive refunds, including dependents and nonresident aliens.
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