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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1997
Page
1
Local shoppers flocked to flea markets on page 1C chasing bargains and curiosities as vendors showcased antiques and collectibles. Community members compared prices, hunted for hidden gems, and shared tips on deals across stalls and aisles.
The 27th Ridge Peach Festival in Trenton draws thousands as Edgefield County enjoys a peach boom after last year’s late freeze. Vendors number 65 with crafts and foods centered on peaches, while entertainment includes bands, karaoke, rides, and ponies.
In Columbia a legislative voting dispute halts judicial elections. Three State Supreme Court vacancies force Chief Justice Ernest Finney Jr. to seek interim judges, including retired figures, as talks stall. Senate seeks to shift judge election power to favor its 46 members over the 124 in the House, prompting tense negotiations led by Sen. Glenn McConnell.
McConnell says voting in both chambers blocks power brokers and supports a reform. House Speaker Wilkins denounces Senate delay of judges elections and rejects a cross chamber majority requirement, arguing a member must have one vote. Finney declines to side, promising further coverage.
Statehouse desks funding becomes a mail vote issue as 46 senators receive ballots to decide on buying desks for the Senate chambers. Desks priced at 2900 dollars in Senate plan and 2300 in House plan, with ballots due by June 27 and votes to be counted for public disclosure.
Death notices announce E L Bryant Gramitevinie Annie M Grant Spartanburg Cornelious Johnson Jackson Johnnie E Merritt Moneta. Obituaries record deceased individuals with basic identifiers and page reference nine A.
Georgia lottery results show Cash 3 numbers 4 and 10, Cash 4 numbers 7 2 7 9, and Georgia Lotto numbers 14 15 16 with the 33 36 44 prize draw. The draw details include the winning combinations for the weekend, with players awaiting results and potential payouts.
Bill and Becky Jackson pursue designation of the C C Johnson building at 300 Park Ave SE as an Aiken Historic Register landmark. They plan a meticulous restoration honoring Dr Charles Calett Johnson, Columbia born physician and pharmacist, noted as a pioneer's citizen and first to vaccinate in the capital, with council readings set for Monday at 7 30 in the Municipal Building.
The Aiken City Council will consider a 1.846 million dollar amendment to next year’s budget at its Monday meeting. The change adds 1.742 million to the General Fund and 104 thousand to the Utilities Fund. It funds previously approved projects such as a ladder fire truck Public Safety station two renovations Newberry Street bridge Crosland Park sewer work and track widening at Odell Weeks.
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