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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2001
Page
1
Mercer University showcases strong performances at a Tae Kwon Do event, with athletes delivering on prior promises through decisive wins and notable skill on display. Top competitors from Mercer faced regional rivals, highlighting program growth and competitive momentum.
The state Republican Party enlists former Gov David Beasley to mobilize donors for a possible tax measure tied to the Governor's Mansion next year. Beasley warned donors the six way GOP primary will drain resources.
Female public safety officer Melanie Freitag serves on the front lines in North Augusta, currently the only woman on active duty among frontline public safety staff.
Obituary notice lists deaths of Marie Abraham Helen W Broome Raymond F House Sr Andrew C Oakman Caroline Pardue and Edna Tyler among residents linked to North Augusta Leesville Williston Batesburg Aiken and surrounding venues with brief biographical note references.
Silver Bluff High School football coach Al Lown leads the Bulldogs into the first day of practice. He stresses recent success but focuses on a new year with returning players Shawn Harris Todd Simmons Rusty Peel and leadership from the linebacking group as the defense plans to fill gaps after last season’s state title run. The unit allowed 41 points in the regular season and faced its highest game total in the title contest.
The statewide sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends at midnight Sunday as shoppers flock to stores for back to school deals. The event, approved last year and renewed by the General Assembly, covers select items and prompts rapid, budget saving shopping.
York residents upset by a small grave marker mark for Lillie Belle Allen a 27 year old mother killed during the 1969 race riots. A monument company has offered to donate a memorial to honor her at her family plot in Aiken. Funds are being raised to install a proper marker.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found higher than expected radium in Jackson and Perry wells in Aiken County serving about 5,000 people. Officials said 22 counties may face uranium contamination in groundwater and urged tests for new wells. About 90 Upstate residents with polluted wells showed elevated uranium in urine tests.
Charlie Company of the 122nd Engineer Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard, arrived at Graniteville Armory after 13 days in flood ravaged McDowell County West Virginia. The unit cleared roads yards and aided residents salvaging homes as nine foot flood waters receded.
South Carolina agencies set higher charges as a stopgap for budget cuts. The Market Bulletin will cost $10 annually, a deputy revenue letter of compliance will be $85, and the Public Safety Department will raise fees for reinstating suspended licenses and for title searches and accident reports. House Speaker Wilkins says the move is temporary and avoids tax increases.
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