Duval and McDuffie set for New Ellenton council race
In New Ellenton the Republican Charlie Duval will face Democratic Sammie McDuffie Jr. in the Aug 5 election to fill the seat left by Chris Beam who resigned April 1. Duval emphasizes budgeting experience while the six member council remains split three Republicans and three Democrats.
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Police blotter report of auto break on Whiskey Road
A car on the 1700 block of Whiskey Road was broken into on June 11. Access was gained through a partially opened window. A purse containing checks currency a gift certificate and a cellular phone totaling 161 dollars was stolen. Updated 6/1.
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Stock Close Report June 11 1997 From Edward Jones Data
Information provided by Greg Paschal of Edward D Jones. Stocks closing as of 6 11 97 show mixed results with blue chip gains and mid cap declines. Strong performers include technology and financials while energy and utilities lag behind.
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Greg Paschal
Edward D. Jones
Habitat worker Linda McKnight faces public hammering claim
Rumor spreads about Linda McKnight involved in a dispute while she builds a Habitat for Humanity house. The report notes the event as gossip with unclear sources and no official statement.
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Linda McKnight
Habitat For Humanity House
Hazen Named to UN Water Quality Task Force
Dr Terry Hazen of Savannah River Technology Center joins Dr Norm Peters of USGS on a six member United Nations Global Water Quality Task Force. The panel, under UNESCO, aims to draft a worldwide water quality proposal for World Bank funding. Hazen cites widespread groundwater and waterway pollution from chemicals and pathogens and notes the global health impact of unsafe drinking water.
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Terry Hazen
Savannah River Technology Center
United Nations
Hazen
Norm Peters
Geological Survey
Unesco
World Bank
Youth trek recreates pioneer journey for LDS youths
About 700 youths from the Central Savannah River Area of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints begin a three day 45 mile trek through Sumter National Forest. They travel in families of 10, each carrying 350 pounds in homemade hand carts with food rationed and weather a challenge. Adults supervise but most steps are the family’s responsibility as they aim to gain a faith building sense of their ancestors hardships.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Salt Lake Valley
Savannah River
Sumter National Forest
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McKinney
Ani
Megan Covert
Aiken Center for the Arts Offers Summer Arts Camps
Downtown programs invite children ages 4 to 18 to join four summer sessions blending clay sculpture collage painting music theater and movement. The staff includes Kathy Nowlin Madeline Fox Carol Ryder and Richard Coatney with a miniature theater and back stage for creative play. The first session runs June 16 20 under the program title The Dawn Treaders.
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Michael Vinella
Kathy Nowlin
Ms. Nowlin
Aiken
California
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Carol Ryder
Richard Coatney
Coatney
Tri-Development awarded $26,000 parenting grant
Gov. Beasley awarded a 26 895 dollar grant to Aiken County's Tri Development Center for Prevention Through Parenting Support. The program targets parents with mental retardation and low literacy to prevent disabilities and abuse. Funds cover staff salaries travel materials and a video project. Joy Younan at the Governor's Office can provide details.
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Tri-Development
Columbia
David Beasley
Aiken County
Tri- Development Center
Beasley
South Carolina
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Joy Younan
S.C
Talk to Me A Listening Ear opens in Aiken County
Teens find refuge at the new Talk to Me ministry headed by Dr. Beatrice Manning, known as Ma Bea, in a single story white house at 132 York St. near the Salvation Army thrift shop. Since 1986 the program serves K through 9, emphasizing middle school and aims to keep families together, promote self respect, and curb substance abuse and risky behavior.
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Aiken County
York St
Salvation Army Thrift Shop
Talk To Me
Beatrice Manning
Manning
Brandy Denny
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