Death penalty sought in convenience store clerk murder case
The Second Judicial Circuit solicitor seeks the death penalty for John Gregory Braxton, accused of abducting and fatally shooting Melissa Griffiths at Country Folks convenience store on April 6, 1997. Braxton was served notice at a state corrections facility. The prosecutor’s office did not specify trial dates.
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Barnwell County
Second Judicial Circuit
John Gregory Braxton
Braxton
Melissa
Missy) Tindal Griffiths
Jerry B. McWee
Willie Hicks
Donnie Council
Mark David Hill
Deaths Angelyn Ramsey DeLoach Graniteville
Obituary notice for Angelyn Ramsey DeLoach of Graniteville. Details reference a death reported in the Graniteville obituary page 2B with biographical notes and funeral information.
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Angelyn Ramsey DeLoach
Graniteville
Georgia Lottery Tuesday Draws and Results
Georgia lottery results show Cash 3 Midday 6 5 3 and Cash 3 Evening 85 1. Cash 4 3 0 4 and Pantasy 5 11 28 26 301 list. Big Game numbers 3 7 8 11 20 with Big Money Ball 2.
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Cash
Pantasy
State warns of looming fall fire season in drought hit Columbia
State officials led by Beasley and climate experts forecast a harsh fire season amid drought and heat. El Nino and La Nina linked to unsettled patterns, with 30 percent crop losses needed for disaster aid. Firefighters anticipate a busy fall and early next year.
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Columbia
Mike Helfert
Hugh Ryan
Les Tindal
Beasley
Elfert
South Carolina
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Helfert
Ryan
Businesses set for new park in Summit Business Center
Ground was broken for a fifth site at Summit Business Center as Fastenal Company and Gregory Electric join Diversified Supply Inc and an Augusta firm as first occupants. SCANA presented a $15000 check for the spec building. The SEC on Rutland Drive confirms light industry aims in north Aiken.
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Ocate
Summit Business Center
Spec
Robert Fields
SCANA
Fields
SEC
Rutland Drive
Aiken
Fastenal Company
Gregory Electric
Diversified Supply Inc
Chattanooga
Tenn
Augusta
Aiken Corporation
North Aiken
Scott DeLaughter
Pay hike attempt sparks clash over veterans officer pay
Aiken County Councilman Willar Hightower sought a 4000 plus annual raise for the veterans service officer Robin Starks. The motion failed 6-2, veterans left in protest as Hightower questioned county administrator Bill Shepherd’s credibility and fellow council members debated the pay gap concerns.
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Aiken County
Willar Hightower
Hightower
Bill Shepherd
Robin Starks
Susan Giddings
No one in our system got an upgrade or a pay increase that large
Joel Randall states that no employees in the system received a disproportionately large upgrade or pay raise.
Aiken Celebrates All-America City Anniversary with Street Party
Aiken marks its first anniversary as an All-America City with a Friday night party on Newberry Street and Park Avenue. The BNFL Brass Band performs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hopeland Gardens as part of the street party offering free hot dogs hamburgers chips and drinks along with rides a 30 foot slide and miniature golf.
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Aiken
Hopeland Gardens
Newberry Street
Park Avenue
BNFL
Leasa Segura
Millbrook Baptist Church
Local Officials Named In County Affairs
Council Chairman Ronnie Young and county officers including Osbon Randall Jim Baggot Eddie Butler and Kathy are listed among county affairs staff on page seven A.
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Ronnie Young
Osbon
Randall
Jim Baggot
Eddie Butler
Kathy
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Arthur Hastings Wise
Wise
Ives
R.E. Phelan
McWee
Abby
Trevision
Bratt
Scott Webster
Mike Cherry
Keith Coones
Wade Brodie
Joel Randall
Ounty
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