14 Mar 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 2001
Page
1
A Florida Senate committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday requiring a judge's permission to release autopsy photographs. The measure, supported by Dale Earnhardt's widow, aims to protect privacy in death investigations.
Tate the 14 year old boy serving a life sentence for the murder of a 6 year old family friend has been moved from an adult facility to a juvenile prison. The transfer occurred three days after he entered the adult prison.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Willie Butler Louise W Gibson Arie Golphin Eula J W Hall Robin M McMillon and Miriam P Webb. community members are asked to note funeral and service details forthcoming.
Two Aiken County men and one Augusta resident died in a Tuesday morning explosion at the Amoco Polymers plant as crews fought a fire. The victims were George Sanders 42 Heinrich Kohl 25 and John Rowland 35 all workers at the plant. The blast occurred about 245 am during repairs to a malfunctioning unit. Firefighters quenched the blaze and roads near the plant were reopened before morning shift arrivals. No other injuries were reported.
City of Aiken will not reduce fire protection charges for seniors despite state raise of Homestead Exemption to 50 000. City Manager notes software costs and potential 36000 yearly revenue loss. council votes to keep current lower rate to avoid shifting costs to nonpaying residents.
The Aiken Trials the first and most popular, started 59 years ago. The Aiken Steeplechase began again 35 years ago after a wartime break, growing in popularity. The Aiken Harness Race is in its 30th year and nearing attendance of the others. Ash Milner III recalls early 1950s Wednesdays at Eustis Park behind today’s county offices.
Paula Black, Wagener town clerk, says the weekend altercation with Deputy Randy Price was overplayed. Price was dismissed by the Aiken Sheriff's Office after a phone-call argument at their Salley residence. Black denies beating accusations and says authorities charged Price.
A masked gunman robbed Todd's Convenient Food Store on Sand Bar Ferry Road around 9 pm Tuesday. The black male suspect in his 20s, about 6 feet tall and 150 to 175 pounds, wearing a green hoodie and blue jeans, fled with cash and cigarettes. Authorities including the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and Bloodhound Team searched the area. no arrest made. Call 642-1790 or 800-922-3241 with tips.
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