Southern Bell Seeks Additional Rate Hike in South Carolina
Southern Bell Co seeks another rate increase of 78 million dollars for its 750000 South Carolina customers after an April PSC approval. VP Harry R. Marsh says the move avoids court fight and would lift basic residential line access from 11.40 to 15.35 and full connection charges from 55.65 to 79.50 with varying work-based fees.
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Columbia
Southern Bell Co
Public Service Commission
South Carolina
PSC
Southern Bell
Harry R. Marsh
Commission
House Approves Busing Curbs Likely To Reach Reagan
The House passed a bill to curb future court ordered busing for school desegregation. Rep. James Collins of Texas sponsors the measure, which supporters say could win Senate approval and be signed by President Reagan who opposes court-ordered bus ing.
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Washington
Lightning Strikes North Augusta Home Surprises Walkers
Joe and Rita Walker were indoors Sunday evening when a bolt of lightning pierced their North Augusta residence. A smoking hole appeared in the front yard later, drawing neighbors who warned that lightning can strike twice as a bystander urged they leave.
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Joe
Rita Walker
Rita
North Augusta
Inside Today Aiken County Today
A compact scan of local listings features sections on classifieds comics community calendar and obituaries with brief notes on weather sports and television highlights. Notable items include a seniors feature and editorials guiding readers through local events.
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Aiken County
Abby
Louis Rukeyser
Science
the Butcher
Schools Seek 11-Mill Increase in Aiken County Referendum
The Aiken County Board of Education voted to pursue an 11 mill property tax referendum expected to raise about 935000, with a public meeting set for June 16 and tentative voting dates of September 7 or 15. The plan could become permanent if approved, and costs to run the campaign depend on community support.
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Aiken County
T.B. Willis
Clifton Williamson
Williamson
Aiken County Education Association
SOAR
Pridgen
Trial draws crowds at Koon case in Aiken County
Paul F. Koon of Warrenville faces kidnapping and murder charges in a capital trial at the Aiken County Courthouse. About 60 to 70 people attended on Monday and Tuesday with a mix of retirees and younger spectators plus reporters from seven outlets. A North Augusta woman vowed to follow the proceedings daily, noting her six year acquaintance with Valerie Newsome.
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Paul F. Koon
Aiken
Koon
Warrenville
Georgia
North Augusta
Valerie Newsome
Verdict Of Guilty In Murder Case Near Aiken County
A jury found Paul F. Koon guilty of the murder of Valerie White Newsome in Aiken County. The eight men and four women deliberated under an hour and 25 minutes. The penalty phase to determine death or life imprisonment opens tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Aiken County Courthouse.
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Paul F. Koon
Warrenville
Martinez
Valerie White Newsome
South Carolina
Koon
Aiken County
Michael L
Mickey) Johnson
James E. Whittle
Ms. Newsome
Newsome
Bettis Academy
Johnny Beard
Beard
Richmond County Sheriff’s Department
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Edward Rice
DR. Durward Pridgen
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