Atkinson to seek Democratic nomination for Aiken sheriff
Jack Atkinson 42, a 16 year veteran of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, announced he will run against incumbent Sheriff Ralph Gunnells for the Democratic nomination. He cited a personal commitment to Aiken County residents and said he will hold regular meetings across the county to gain public input. He is married to Nina Gantt of Wagener.
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City considers repainting parking spaces as unnecessary says Hickey
Hickey argues repainting may not be needed if current spaces are the best available. He notes that optimization of existing spots could suffice, avoiding the costs and disruptions of new markings. The comment invites review of city parking policies and space allocation.
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Steady Growth Expected in Aiken by 2000
City officials study the Whiskey Road Corridor to project growth from 1990 to 2000. City manager Roland Windham forecasts substantial subdivision expansion and more business to meet rising in city residents. Access improvements between south and north Aiken are noted as a top priority to sustain future growth.
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Four Part Series Maps Aikens 2000 Future
Aiken Standard outlines a four part series by Thurmond Whatley exploring Aikens future through 2000. City leaders predict steady growth, retirement appeal, and more service industries shaped by the Savannah River Plant, with plans for a denser, better connected community.
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Reagan Leads Mondale in Harris Poll
The Harris survey of 2,234 likely voters shows Reagan with a commanding lead over Mondale in January and February. Mondale struggles to gain traction on foreign policy and the economy while attacks on Reagan policy have not yielded a measurable shift. The year 1983 saw Reagan widen his margin from close to a point or two to large double digit leads as events in Beirut, Grenada, and Korea shaped public perception.
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O Neill Considers Final Term Amid Possible Ireland Ambassadorship
House Speaker Thomas P. O Neill Jr says he plans one more term as speaker and representative from Cambridge but would consider resigning early to become ambassador to Ireland or a cabinet secretary in a Democratic administration. He noted a lifelong dream of ending his career in Ireland.
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Hollings to Quit Race for Demo Nomination
Senator Ernest Hollings of South Carolina says he will withdraw from the Democratic presidential nomination race. The Washington Post reports he is nearly broke after finishing sixth with 4 percent in New Hampshire. A news conference in Washington was planned to formalize the withdrawal.
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