Pedestrian Dies After Stepping Into Patrol Vehicle Path
A Clearwater pedestrian died after stepping into the path of an Aiken County Sheriff's Office vehicle on U.S. Highway 1. The deputy driver, Charles Kieltsch, was not injured. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating. Traffic was rerouted and the sheriff’s deputy was escorted for debriefing. Public hearing on Best Friend Express transfer set for Tuesday.
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Deaths Russell C Smoldt North Augusta
Russell C. Smoldt died in North Augusta obituary notices on Page 7A summarize his passing, family details, and funeral arrangements.
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Santa Claus In Columbia Budget Windfall Says Rep Smith
Rep James Roland Smith hails a new state budget as historic with a $100000 homestead exemption for owner occupied housing. The plan zeroes school operation taxes for homes up to that value and shifts relief from state to people, with broad impact in low income and rural areas as Senate and House conferees finalize a $4 billion Fiscal 1996 budget.
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Tom) Huff
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Dream team leads U S rowing trials at Langley Pond
Six foot seven Eric Mueller and six foot five Tim Young headline a four man quad scull dubbed the dream team chosen by USS Rowing Coach Igor Grinko. They seek to lift the United States into the Olympic arena with trials at Langley Pond this week. The crew tapers to conserve energy for next Thursday's race and aims to beat the time standard in a 2000 meter event. The quartet includes Brad Layton and Jason Gails.
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Huff: Drop Suit Prompted by Video Poker Debate
North Augusta legislator Rep Huff calls for dropping a lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of a voter referendum banning cash payoffs in 12 counties. The move comes as the video poker industry negotiates the budget impact and accuses opponents of gaming to force a ban. Jimmy Martin leads industry push to overturn November vote on cash payouts.
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Tom) Huff
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Four Explosions Hit Downtown Fire Destroys Oil Warehouse
Four minor blasts rocked Marlboro Street as bulk oil drums ignited, tearing through an Allstate Petroleum warehouse. Flames poured from the Texaco dealer as firefighters arrived by 10 15 p m. Owner Redd Roberts was treated after being overcome by stress and released. Authorities cite recent severe thunderstorms and lightning in the area as possible fire contributors.
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