DNA Test Clears Aiken Family After DSS Accusation
An Aiken couple faced a DSS complaint alleging fatherhood of two children. A DNA test showed the businessman was not the father. The DSS case was dismissed after a supplier charged the woman lied. The family spent 216 dollars on testing and legal costs.
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DSS
Aiken
Department of Social Services
Barbara Johnson
DSS Office of
Joe B. Grass
Linda Logan
Johnson
Bassham Chosen As Conference Delegate
Lynnda Bassham executive director of the Aiken Area Council on Aging is named a voting delegate for South Carolina at the National White House Conference on Aging set for May 25. Gov Beasley announced the appointments. Bassham has 24 years with aging programs in Aiken.
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Lynnda Bassham
Aiken Area
Torres-Gil
South Carolina
White House
Bassham
Aiken
Obituaries for Dr Jerry Lewis and Aiken Linier Carmichael
Obituary notices list Dr Jerry Lewis and Aiken Vivian Linier Carmichael of Louisville Ky among the deceased. Also noted is Thadows Odell Strom of Belvedere with details appearing on Page 2B.
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Jerry Lewis
Aiken Vivian Linier
Former Congressman Derrick backs Savannah River Site future
Derrick says Aiken will survive cutbacks at the Savannah River Site describing it as a strong community with growth potential. He supports a multi purpose reactor to preserve tritium production and burn plutonium as fuel while generating electricity.
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Butler Derrick
Aiken
Savannah River
Derrick
Washington
Congress
Department of Energy
Energy
Hazel O’leary
SRS
Aiken County
Moore condemns growing partisanship in state Senate
Sen. Thomas L. Moore of Clearwater criticizes increasing partisanship as Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler replaces him on the Joint Legislative Committee on Children and Families. Sen. Wes Hayes, now a Republican, takes the seat. Moore remains on other panels and notes constituents seek help regardless of party.
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Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
Clearwater
Washington
Sen
Ate
Bob Peeler
Gaffney
Sen. Moore
Joint Legislative Committee On Children and Families
Peeler
Wes Hayes
Sen. Hayes
Senate
Aiken Hospital
Tax Relief Plans Tied to Contract With America
House Ways and Means chair Rep. Bill Archer says a new tax plan meets the Contract With America promises by offering a $500 child tax credit for families under 200 000 dollars annually and broader savings from welfare reform. Democrats counter that cuts favor the wealthy and rely on welfare reductions and Medicare limits.
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Washington
House
America
Bill Archer
Texas
Ways and Means Committee
Harold Ford
D-Tenn
Ways and Means Panel
Ways and Means
Clude
Committee Named to Lead 20/20 Project in Aiken
Sixteen community leaders were appointed to oversee more than 3.5 million dollars raised by the Aiken 20/20 campaign. Appointees include Dr. Tom Hallman from USC Aiken and Steve Griffin of Southern Bell, plus City Manager Steven Thompson and Mayor Fred Cavanaugh.
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Aiken
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Tom Hallman
USC Aiken
Steve Griffin
Southern Bell
Steven T. Thompson
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Aiken Development Corporation
Wade Brodie
John
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