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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1985
Page
2
After four hot days in Aiken County a 20 percent chance of thundershowers Friday and 40 percent by Saturday offer potential relief. Heat related injuries rise with three recoveries at Aiken Community Hospital and officials urge hydration.
An Aiken man, John G. Dugar aged 59, was arrested by Aiken Public Safety on possession and sale of illegal liquor. Officers executed a daylight raid on his Hampton Avenue home with a search warrant, seizing liquor and sales records. Dugar faces up to seven years and $7,000 in penalties. he was jailed pending a magistrate bond and a trial date to be set.
Shari Smith a 17 year old with a rare diabetes form was found dead after a six day search. Authorities say the cause of death is not yet determined with no signs of injury. A caller described as very sick led investigators to the body behind Saluda County Masonic Lodge 103 about 16 miles from her home. Her father noted her car and medicine at the mailbox Friday signaling distress. The case echoes past abductions in the area.
Three Charleston animal control officers were dismissed after an administrative hearing. King and Rouse were found guilty of cruelty to animals and sentenced to 30 days or a $200 fine, while Simmons faced suspension. The case arose from leaving a puppy in a truck during a Saturday party in 100 degree heat.
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and classified advertising 648 2311 and 649 1555. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
Aiken Standard provides an emergency numbers directory including the 1 800 922 9709 hotline for public safety and assistance. The listing emphasizes accessible contact information for urgent services and community safety resources.
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