Lightning Strikes Hit Aiken Area Minor Injuries Reported
Summer storms bring thunderstorms to Aiken with a lightning strike injuring 16 year old lifeguard Jennifer Thompson at Woodside Plantation Country Club. She was treated and discharged from Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Power outages affect malls and cinemas as officials note temporary hearing loss and jaw pain reported by Thompson. A separate incident in Myrtle Beach reports 13 year old Paris J Taylor dying after falling from a hotel window at the Sandcastle.
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Aiken
Jennifer Thompson
Woodside Plantation Country Club
Thompson
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Grace Avenue
Aiken Mall
Paris J. Taylor
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Horry County
Robert Edge Jr
Sandcastle Hotel
Deaths William Henry Butler et al in South Carolina notices
Obituary notices list William Henry Bill Butler Saluda uth G Leopard Graniteville Horace Lonzo Riddle Barnwell Frances Sanders Walker Belvedere on Page 6A detailing deaths and brief biographical notes for local readers.
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William Henry
Bill) Butler
Saluda
Uth G. Leopard
Graniteville
Horace Lonzo Riddle
Barnwell
Frances Sanders Walker
Belvedere
OLeary Says SRS Research To Continue Despite Funds
Energy Secretary Hazel O Leary assured residents that dwindling funds will not halt studies of community radiation exposure near the Savannah River Site and that ongoing monitoring will continue.
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O’leary
SRS
Energy
Hazel O'Leary
Savannah River
O'Leary
Congressional
Energy Department
Washington
Prison Term No Surprise
Sympathetic to Susan Smith, residents voice mixed reactions to the long prison sentence. Some say she deserved to live behind bars and receive counseling, while others worry she may attempt suicide or be released. Discussion notes gender and judicial system opinions amid ratings of the verdict.
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Susan Smith
Jackie Brown
Aiken
Dorothy Moore
Gyles Park
Union Struggles To Heal After Susan Smith Trial
The nine month community ordeal ends as a Union County jury sentences Susan Smith to life in prison for drowning her two young sons. Residents recall grief and anger, the courthouse empties, and the town vows to move forward. Sheriff Wells and others reflect on the lasting impact of the case.
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UNION
Sussan Smith
Main Street
John D. Long Lake
Ms. Smith
Michael
Alex
Fred Delk
Union County
Howard Wells
Not a day goes by I haven't seen these children
A public trial scene centers on Susan Smith's confessions and the emotional toll on those involved. Kay Dillard, a high school teacher, recalls supporting students and pushes for early emotional help. Shirley Crash, who writes to Smith in prison, hopes for healing and access to care. Murphy's florist shop notes a surge in orders after Smith's 1994 carjacking denial.
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Kiya Williams
Mrs. Smith
Jeffrey Dahmer
Kay Dillard
Ms. Smith
Dillard
Shirley Crash
Susan
Murphy's
Shirley Crocker
Gyles Festival Hit By Thunderstorms At Local Fair
Gyles Pop Festival at Smith Hazel Recreation Center paused Saturday as thunder lightning and heavy rain interrupted activities. Around 2000 attendees scattered seeking shelter while local bands began before the downpour. Seven year old Eric Stallings left for home then returned after showers ceased.
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Mother Nature
Gyles
Smith-Hazel Recreation
Eric Stallings
Die-hard bin go players energize rain delay festival
After rain paused outdoor events, crowds returned to Smith-Hazel as K-T Smooth and the Nas-T Crew 2-Poetic and Southern Playas performed. Roxanne Gibson led casino activities with prizes while bingo drew the most participation. Sponsors included Ai ken Parks and Recreation Foxy 103 Aiken Coca-Cola Co Brother and Sister of Aiken County and the Aiken Public Safety Department PACT Team.
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K-T Smooth
Nas-T Crew
2-Poetic
Southern Playas
Dickey Ride
Smith-Hazel Be
Engageme
Alabama
Roxanne Gibson
Aiken Parks and Recreation Department
Foxy 103
Aiken Coca-Cola Co
Aiken County
Aiken Public Safety Department
Lance Snacks
Bold Organization
Quality Record Shop
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
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Richard Jimenez
Myrtle Beach
Bronx
N.Y
Abby
Shannon Baynham
Kathie Byrne
Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
CDC
Mary Jo Zac
ARY
Patsy Taylor
Shana Ryberg
United States
Gyles Festival
Scott Webster
Rian Dugar
Lena Dugar
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