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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1996
Page
1
Frigid temperatures across Columbia and the Upstate could ruin at least half of South Carolina's annual peach crop as freezing nights persist through Wednesday. Greer logged a low of 21 degrees Sunday, breaking last year's record of 24.
An unsuccessful SEAUFOICE search ends with authorities saying no return unless changes occur. Missing since Thursday, Capt. David J. Holsey 30 Pottsville Pennsylvania and Capt. Anthony Y. Slick 28 Rockford Illinois were practicing maneuvers over the Atlantic in bad weather. Last sighting off the Charleston coast.
In the last two weeks the average price of a gallon of gas rose two cents. The Lundberg Survey of 10 000 stations shows an overall average of 121.09 cents per gallon including all grades and taxes. Self-serve pumps show 114.49 cents for regular unleaded 124.57 for mid-grade and 133.10 for premium.
Obituaries for Joe Bates Aiken B Frank Hicks Graniteville Jo Ann Glisson Pentland Aiken and Inez Drayton Reddick Aiken appear on 6A. Also listed are Sunday winning numbers cash 3 5 7 6
The Aiken County School Board will draft a response to the proposed South Carolina School Accountability Act of 1996 with teachers principals and administrators writing points for a unified stance. The panel aims to file before a House Education Subcommittee hearing at Aiken Technical College on March 21. The board also weighs annexation of Administrative Area 3 offices and the Career Center into Burnettown, which would trigger a 3 percent electric franchise fee and about 1200 dollars yearly, plus plans for renovations at South Aiken High School.
New York stocks opened steadier after Friday’s plunge with the Dow near 5470, bonds down, and a cautious mood across Wall Street. Analysts warn volatility remains but deny an immediate repeat of 1987 as Japan Europe markets ease and the February jobs gain of 705,000 supports gains elsewhere.
A tanker involved incident on U S 1 South near Satcher Ford triggered detours and class cancellations at Aiken Technical College as emergency crews from DHEC Savannah River Site Hazardous Materials Langley and SC Highway Patrol responded. By 10 a m authorities found no leak and towed the vehicle. The shipment contained six containers of a toxic barium cadmium compound headed to Vytech Industries in Anderson. Truck owned by Simpson Trucking of Augusta.
The 14th Aiken Trials run Saturday at the Aiken Training Track promises high energy horse racing and social events. Organizers expect about 14,000 attendees with proceeds to charity through the Jaycees. Parking options range from 40 to 75 dollars, with advance general admission at six dollars and day-of tickets eight dollars. The Trials launch the Aiken Triple Crown, followed by the Hunt Meet on March 23 and Harness Races on March 30 at nearby venues.
Edith Robinson recalls childhood days during the closing years of Edward P. Stoney the first County Commissioner Chairman in Aiken County Stoney a freed black slave named to lead Aiken County in 1872 Aiken County formed March 10 1871 to furnish residents a local place to conduct business without a 50 mile trip to Edgefield
At the 125th Anniversary Tea in Rye Patch residents recalled Stoney who led Aiken County at 32 after being freed in Charleston. Ms Robinson noted his stature though she cannot recall his exact appearance. The event launched ten months of celebration marking the county's founding.
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