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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2002
Page
1
Washington experts advise shoppers to secure car financing now and lock in mortgage deals as prospects grow that short term rates will rise this year. The page 8A report notes urgent action for buyers considering new loans or refinances.
After years of wrangling, campaign finance legislation moves toward a final Senate vote. If passed on Wednesday, the bill would reach President Bush and curb unregulated soft money flowing to political parties.
Obituary notices list multiple individuals including Elaine D Fowler of Gladstone NJ Johnny F Hammond of Columbia Melissa Johnson of Wartervile Gladys Miles Albert Patrick Addlee Pough Nancy Nelson Simpson Francis M Watkins of Batesburg with brief mentions of places and names typical of death notices.
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Aiken prepares for the 36th running of the Steeplechase as thousands of visitors descend for the event. Local businesses from West Side Bowery to Applebee’s brace for higher activity, with hotels filling up and staff boosted to meet demand. Short-term lodging is tight through Saturday with more vacancies expected Sunday.
Ricky Satcher, chief executive officer of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, plans to resign and move to Florida to become CEO of St. Petersburg General Hospital. He cites no dissatisfaction and notes his 1969 start as HR director and 1994 ascent to CEO. He will stay in Aiken through mid April and begin in May.
Dee Herndon recalls his son Brad’s lifelong fascination with the armed forces from early toy soldiers to a rejected Navy call and eventual acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Brad, a 1983 South Africa High School graduate, has become noted as a rising Army standout appearing on national television.
In a budget workshop the Aiken County Board of Education learns the 2002-2008 House plan could lift base funding by about 2.2 million over last year. No guaranteed salary increases. teachers may receive about 2 percent steps. District notes past revenue drops and tax-raising measures to preserve pupil/teacher ratios. Dr. Linda Eldridge stresses competitiveness with Savannah River area. Meeting 7 p.m. district office Brookhaven Drive.
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