Mayor’s ally backs accused leader in York murder case
In York Pennsylvania mayor Charlie Robertson faces murder and riot charges stemming from 1969 race riots. Police commissioner Herbert Groscsik stood by Robertson at a preliminary hearing, triggering anger among officers seeking neutrality. Prosecutors say Robertson aided white assailants in Allen’s death.
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York
Charlie Robertson
Robertson
Herbert Grofcsik
Grofcsik
Lillie Belle Allen
Groscsik
Allen
Santiago
Philadelphia
York County
H. Stanley Robert
The
York Dispatch
York City
Charles Robertson
Herb Grofcsik
Firework safety urged for Fourth of July events
Aiken Department of Public Safety urges residents to attend professional shows at the Aiken Jaycees Fairgrounds and River Augusta, warns that illegal aerials within city limits can incur up to 1025 dollars in fines, and lists safety tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety.
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David Turno
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Aiken
Aiken Jaycees
Augusta
Turno
Aiken County
Jaycee
National Council On Fireworks Safety
New Driver License Equipment Upgraded In South Carolina
The South Carolina DMV has installed new driver license equipment statewide as part of a two stage plan. Officials say old computers slow processing and budget cuts limit staffing. Upgrades targeted for year end aim to speed renewals and improve service while remaining steps clear.
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Aiken
Sherri Iacobelli
South Carolina
Clemson Extension Offers Ornamental Plant School in Aiken
Clemson University Extension schedules a Professional Ornamental Plant School at Aiken Technical College on July 12 from 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m. Experts cover identification of disease and cultural profiles for annuals and landscape plants. The $45 fee includes a 10x hand lens and pesticide recertification credit for SC and GA. Register by July 6. call 649 6297 for details.
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Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service
Aiken Technical College
Clemson University Extension
Rial Landscape
South Carolina
Georgia
Aiken County Detention Center Nears Opening Milestone
The Aiken County Detention Center on Wire Road moves toward completion with exterior work nearly finished and interior tasks underway. Maj Lonnie McCarthy says the $14.8 million facility should open to 238 inmates, with five of six pods ready, as construction by M B Kahn continues and roadwork surrounds the site.
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Aiken County
Maj. Lonnie McCarthy
Doris C. Gravatt Detention Center
Aiken
County Detention Center
Columbia
M.B. Kahn Construction Company
Time to renew hunting and fishing licenses in South Carolina
Expiration falls on June 30 for hunting and fishing licenses in South Carolina. Licenses for the next season available at local retailers or DNR offices. Diane Lee of DNR notes over 500000 licenses were sold in fiscal year 2000 2001. Residents 16 and older must buy licenses. those born after June 30 1979 must complete a hunter education course. Lifetime combo licenses for residents aged 64 and up cost 9 dollars.
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South Carolina
S.C. Department of Natural Resources
Diane Lee
DNR
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