Six sentenced in prison drug and gambling sting
Six people convicted in a federal prison operation involving drug sales money laundering and gambling were sentenced in US District Court. Jorge Gonzalez Vasquez and David Crews led the ring at Edgefield Federal Correctional Institution smuggling drugs and laundering profits with help from relatives. Other defendants received prison terms probation and fines including Jerry Crews Betty Crews Carol Rothrock James Roger Coleman Tameika Gordon Linda Reed and more are awaiting sentencing.
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US District Court
Strom Thurmond Jr
FBI
IRS
Bureau of Prisons
Thurmond
Jorge Gonzalez-Vasquez
David Crews
Edgefield Federal Correctional Institution
James Roger Coleman
Gainesville
Fla
Edgefield
Tameika Gordon
Columbia
Betty Crews
Mocksville
N.C
Linda Reed
U.S
William Witherspoon
Mark Moore
Reborah Barbier
Off Road RC Pro Event Heads to Atomic Raceway
Remote control nitro buggies and trucks race at ORA Atomic Raceway this weekend with practice on Thursday, qualifiers Friday and Saturday, and Sunday’s 90 lap main event starting at 10 a.m. Over 100 racers from across the United States, including Akron Ohio’s James Matty, chase a spot in the Oktaha Oklahoma championship. Bill Jackson, Atomic Racers Club president, notes top speeds exceed 30 mph as crews pit about every six minutes. Park access is one mile from Boyd Pond, follow Silver Bluff Road to Boyd Pond Road then park.
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Carolina Wy
Ora Atomic Rac- Speedway
Oklahoma
United States
Bill Jackson
Atomic Racers Club
Jackson
Akron
Ohio
James Matty
Boyd Pond
Aiken
Silver Bluff Road
Ifix
United Way approves three special allocations in Aiken County
The executive committee of United Way of Aiken County approved $10,000 for the American Red Cross to support disaster efforts, $14,880 for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program to aid travel disbursements, and $10,000 for the Aiken Center for the Arts summer program funding 50 at risk children with DSS transport.
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The
United Way of
Aiken County
American Red Cross
Aiken Center For the Arts
United Way
Dave McRae
Department of Social Services
DSS
Chris Ceasar
United Way Board of Directors
Ten candidates file for four Aiken County seats
Eight Republicans and two Democrats registered by Friday noon to run for four Aiken County Council seats in this year’s election. Incumbents Rawls, Napier, Randall and open seat Giddings headline a crowded field with several challengers for Districts 1 2 5 and 6. The primary is July 23 with runoff if needed August 6 and general November 5. Redistricting after the 2000 Census delayed this year’s race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Kathy Rawls
Phil Napier
Joel Randall
Susan Giddings
al Brodie
Rawls
Libby Bland
Scott Singer
Giddings
Napier
Eddie Butler
S.C. House
Randall
Fay Hatcher
Charles Barton
Danny Porter
U.S
Leadership Aiken County seeks applicants for 2002-03 class
Applications are now being accepted for the 2002-2003 class through July 15, 2002. The program, run jointly by the Aiken North Augusta and Midland Valley Chambers of Commerce, includes a three day retreat at Camp Gravatt starting Oct 8 and meets one day monthly for nine months to study county issues and opportunities. For details contact John Mead at People's Financial Services.
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Leadership Aiken County
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce
John Mead
People’s Financial Services
Aiken
North Augusta
Midland Valley Chambers of Commerce
Aiken County
Camp Gravatt
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Jerry Crews
Advance
Crews
Carol Rothrock
Lewisville
Galic Racers Speedway
Med
Karen Daily
Far Water
Atomic Racers Speedway
Dolan-Bullock
Dolan & Bulloc
Aiken@Floye
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