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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1995
Page
1
Spring arrives with warm sunshine as temperatures trend mid to upper 70s and possibly into the 80s by week’s end. Meteorologist Tim Barry notes above normal readings for this time of year with overnight lows around the mid 50s.
Authorities recovered the car of a 45 year old Edgefield woman who said two men abducted her from an Augusta area convenience store, held her for 56 hours, raped and sodomized her before releasing her Saturday. The car was found along U S 278 near Warrenton Georgia. Investigators continue to search for the suspects.
Death notices for Carmen Gonzalez Aiken James Griffiths Graniteville Maggie Jones North Augusta Forest Stokes New Ellenton George Wilson Williston document local obituaries with brief memorial items and surviving details.
Artistic Arms, Inc. creates ten commemorative edition firearms in tribute to Aiken. Dickerson explains these 24 carat gold finished rifles are heirloom pieces meant for display and passing down, not frequent use. Several have sold, making the editions rarer, while owners typically avoid firing them to preserve value.
Rep. Charles Sharpe of South Carolina calls for denying RSR Corp permits for a Montmorenci area battery recycling plant after the company admitted to environmental law violations in Indiana. He previously helped kill a bill linking compliance records to permitting and warned it could hamper industrial growth.
The Aiken Hunt Meet at Ford Conger Field marks the start of the American steeplechase season as part of Aiken’s Triple Crown. Runners travel nationwide to compete with a total purse of at least 70 000 dollars and 30 000 for the Imperial Cup. The Sertoma Club funds charity from gate proceeds and adds tailgating options with advance ticket sales at local businesses.
Gates open at 10 a.m. First race post time at 1 p.m. at Ford Conger Field in Aiken. Tickets cost 10 dollars at the gate or 8 dollars in advance from Woodruff Drug Aiken Drug Southern Saddlery Aiken Saddlery Supply Aiken County National Bank and Palmetto Federal Savings Bank of South Carolina.
Casper, a Salisbury native and Beaulieu of America manager, oversees a multi million dollar textile yarn plant north of Aiken as the county diversifies its job base. He credits Aikens quality of life and local government support for securing incentives and site logistics. The Beaulieu project emphasizes cooperative effort between workers and community to attract industry.
The Savannah River Site cutbacks push Aiken County to pursue new job creation and economic diversity. Each Monday the Aiken Standard reports on local efforts and invites readers to share community projects.
Grace United Methodist Church in Augusta will start a job search network on April 12 led by Dr. Constance Pritchard. The program provides information resources and emotional support for unemployed and those unhappy with their jobs amid layoffs at Savannah River Site and nearby businesses. It will include career counseling, resume workshops, and interview guidance.
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