Pettigrew elected Edgefield mayor in tight win
Pettigrew defeated Bull by 399 to 264 to become mayor of Edgefield in a non partisan race. Incumbent Mayor Reel died in Augusta hospital from heart complications after choosing not to seek reelection. Reel had 40 years in local politics and served in the House. Pettigrew is an attorney and former state House member who worked on the Development Board and Economic Development Partnership.
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Pettigrew
Edgefield
Dgefield
John Pettigrew Jr
House
Harcourt (Butch) Bull
William Reel
Augusta
Reel
House of Representatives
Bull
State Senate
Tommy Moore
State Development Board
Economic Development Partnership
Pendarvis Chevrolet
Savannah River
Stocks Closing as of July 29 1997
Information provided by Greg Paschal of Edward Jones shows daily market activity with closing figures for major stocks. The report highlights gains and losses across sectors and notes significant movers in the session.
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Greg Paschal
Edward Jones
Aiken Featured in Washington Post Weekend Display
Aiken gained attention in a Washington Post Weekend section collage that highlighted major cities. The feature placed Aiken among large U.S. and international cities in a prominent sign post display.
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Aiken
Washington Post
Europe
Far East
New Ellenton Eyes State Prison Bid Attracting Jobs and Lands
The New Ellenton Town Council explores a bid to host a 1500 bed state prison, potentially creating about 500 jobs and $11 million payroll. Mayor Paul Parker says land acquisition of 300 acres is needed and public hearings will follow as Columbia reviews proposals. The project aims to boost the local economy amid sewer issues and would draw workers from the region.
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Ellenton
South Carolina Department of Corrections
Paul Parker
Parker
New Ellenton
SCDOC
New Ellen
USCA Receives Grant to Hire Six Full-Time Police Officers
USCA will add six full-time police officers funded by a 945 552 federal grant aimed at community policing over three years. The funds, arranged with Sen. Fritz Hollings, replace campus security contractor work and expand bike patrols to boost preventive safety and campus relations.
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Law and Order
Usc-Aiken
Fritz Hollings
D-S.c
Hollings
USCA
Deidre Martin
Robert Alexander
Sen. Hollings
Department of Justice
Alexander
Martin
Council on Aging names George Alexander interim executive director
The Aiken Area Council on Aging board named George Alexander interim executive director to fill the post vacated by Lynnda Bassham. Alexander, interim operations head, joined in 1994 and is a retired military veteran with a journalism master’s degree. Mrs Bassham departs for Summit Place.
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George Alexander
Aiken Area
Council
Alexander
Lynnda Bassham
Council On Aging
ITT
Bassham
Summit Place
George
Betty Ryberg
Lynnda
Aiken
Ryberg
Belvedere man cleared in dog stealing case by judge
Circuit Judge Charles Whetstone dismissed the indictment against James Richardson after ruling the state failed to prove the dog theft element. The trial tied the dog Cindy to Richardson’s property, prompting questions about trespass and rightful seizure in Aiken County.
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Belvedere
Charles Whetstone
James Richardson
Mark Jones
Aiken
Regretful denial of shared records in county case
Patricia Corey says she was unaware of Jones letters to the county and did not receive them from the solicitor. Jones did not share pivotal facts. Cindy the adopted puppy was taken by the county May 28, 1996 after animal control officer Mills discussed Richardson's status.
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Richardson
Whetstone
Huff
Jones
Animal Control Department
Patricia Corey
Mrs. Corey
Ms. Corey
Cindy
Robert Mills
Animal Control
Richardson's
Atomic Festival revived in New Ellenton after years idle
New Ellenton residents revive the Atomic Festival to unite the town. Promoters plan a Sept 27 return with crafters games rides and food plus atomic hot wings. Event aims to fund civic improvements and foster community involvement.
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Ellenton
Annie Mae Ford
Ms. Ford
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Edgefield County
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McDonalds
Nations Bank
Owens-Corning
Wachovia
Westinghouse
N.E. Council
Columbia
Barnwell
Lee
Langley Pond
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