Suspect Released On Bond In New Ellenton Death Case
One of two suspects in the death of Walter V. Slayton was released on $10,000 bond. Jeffrey Martin, 19, of New Ellenton, was arrested Wednesday on charges connected to Slayton's death. Slayton's burned Mustang II was found May 21. Bond for a second suspect, Diane Graddick, 21, had not been set.
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New Ellenton
Jeffrey Martin
Walter V. Slayton
Slayton
Diane Graddick
Martin
Marion H. Kinon
Gunman Holds Up Bath Pharmacy in South Carolina
A lone gunman robbed Bath Pharmacy in Aiken County yesterday using a .38 revolver. The suspect, described as a young Black male, fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported.
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Bath
S.C
Aiken County
Dick Miley named to Rotary international youth committee
North Augusta Rotary Club president Dick Miley was appointed to Rotary’s international youth committee. He explained the selection reflects his youth and his reputation for speaking a foreign tongue as part of the club's outreach. Aiken County jury pool sessions followed by Judge Marion Kinon’s remarks eased nerves about court procedures.
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Dick Miley
North Augusta
Marion Kinon
Aiken County
Kinon
Marion H. Kinon
Koon
James E. Whittle
Michael L
Mickey) Johnson
Second Judicial Circuit
Robert J
Bob) Harte
John McIntosh
John Barton
Rain Lets Aiken County Farmers Benefit From Rain
The week of rain helps farmers in Aiken County with crop prospects and water supplies. Dick Dickinson and Ralph Fox note delayed harvests but praise rainfall. City water works chief Wyatt Johnson reports seven inches at Shaws Creek pumping station reducing pumping needs.
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Aiken County
Dick Dickinson
Wagener
Ralph Fox
Fox
Aiken
Wyatt Johnson
Shaws Creek
Aiken-Trained Horse to Try for a Triple Crown Bid
Pleasant Colony and trainer Johnny Campo seek the Belmont Stakes to complete a Triple Crown after Derby and Preakness wins. The effort has generated fan mail filling Campo's office walls as supporters from Buckland Farm rally behind the Buckland Farm colt.
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Aiken
New York
Santa Claus
Belmont Park
North Pole
Pleasant Colony
Johnny Campo
Campo
Buckland Farm
Testimony Set To Begin In Koon Murder Trial Next Week
Jury selection for the Paul F. Koon murder trial consumed the week with 30 of 35 panel members qualified. The case may proceed in two phases: first to determine guilt or innocence in the Valerie White Newsome killing, then a penalty phase for life imprisonment or death if found guilty.
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Paul F. Koon
Koon
Valerie White Newsome
Martinez
Newsome
Augusta
Aiken County
Pearson’s Pond Road
Aiken
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