Fires Still Blazing as Camden Clears Rubble
South Carolina battled record number of fires with 200 plus blazes consuming about 3,000 acres on Wednesday as winds eased. Forester John Graham reported 301 fires burning 6,000 acres Tuesday. A 10 acre Prosperity fire threatened homes until containment. Prosperity Police Chief Whitman credited the forestry crew’s spouse for saving houses.
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Burning ban urged as South Carolina fires surge
The South Carolina Forest Commission warns against any outdoor burning until rain improves conditions. Firefighters battle 18 units statewide as 1,200 fires scorch 14,000 acres since last Friday. In Camden the 1,800 acre blaze destroys homes and barns, killing four horses and five dogs, with a power line caused ignition.
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Derrick declines governor bid to focus on textile crisis
Rep. Butler Derrick of South Carolina says he will not run for governor next year to stay in Washington. He cites rapid textile job losses and proposed budget cuts as reasons and outlines a plan to seek solutions, job creation, and budget deficit reduction. Rep. Thomas Hartnett notes Derrick’s decision and signals potential candidacy timing.
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Gorbachev Opposes Western European Involvement in SDI Plan
Gorbachev told Kohl he opposed Western Europe joining President Reagan's Star Wars space defense project. Kohl said there was no warning about risking arms control disputes. Thatcher discussed the issue with Gorbachev as Bush praised progress in talks.
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Missile strike hits Baghdad bank and Iran denies involvement
Witnesses report a missile strike damaged the Rafidan Bank in central Baghdad claiming a 12 story main branch. Interior Ministry sources say guards were lightly hurt while Iraq denies the attack and cites a planted bomb by Iranian agents.
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US arms talks adviser disagrees on MX missiles impact
The chief U.S. adviser on the Geneva talks with the Soviet Union counters Reagan administration claims that a Congressional vote against additional MX missiles would immediately affect the Geneva negotiations.
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Aiken County Officials Clash Over Beards and Elections
Aiken County Council Chairman Carrol H Warner dodges growth of a beard citing election season while Wyatt Johnson presses for an answer. Judge Rodney Peeples warns a DUI offender of harsh punishment promising to increase jail time if he endangers children.
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House Panel Votes To Relax Blue Laws In South Carolina
South Carolina House Judiciary subcommittee backs a broader blue laws reform pushing Sunday sales after 1 p.m. statewide with plans to lift restrictions for tourist industries and amusement parks. The panel kept an employee conscientious objection clause and exempted continuous manufacturing like textiles and bakeries. The bill moves to the full Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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Clemson Coach Says He'll Face Charges Later
Jack Harkness a former Clemson assistant strength coach living in Canada plans to return later to face four charges for illegal distribution and possession of prescription drugs to student athletes. He left Clemson December 15 citing graduate studies but denies fleeing the SLED investigation. State official Traxler welcomes his eventual return.
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Aiken Standard Offices Open Weekdays
Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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