Phelon backs Aiken education and business growth
Aiken County leader Dale Phelon, longtime supporter of technical education and Heritage Foundation, funded a $500,000 Information Technology Center at Aiken Technical College. The center and two bays at the Manufacturing Technology Center bear his name. his family includes wife Jackie and children Sydney and Russell.
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Aiken
Phelon
R.E. Phelon
Europe
Phelan
Ble
ATC
Susan Graham
Graham
Dale Phelan
Jackie
Sydney
Russell
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard
Online dieting gains traction as a slimming aid
Jacqueline Foss joined eDiets.com to log meals and track weight from home. The Syracuse software seller reached 125 pounds in six months, losing 28 pounds from 5 5 and kept it off for a year. Cyberdieting offers 5 dollar weekly plans and 24 7 access to nutritionists and peer support but critics question accountability and long term effectiveness.
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Jacqueline Foss
Foss
Syracuse
N.Y
eDiets.com
Jacqualine Foss
Suits Grow as Feds Target Tobacco Industry in Major RICO Trial
The federal government moves to sue cigarette makers under RICO, claiming deception about health risks and nicotine addiction and alleging marketing to children. Judge Gladys Kessler rejected attempts to dismiss the case, with witnesses listed for fall trial as states previously settled for billions.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
U.S
Gladys Kessler
Kessler
Justice Department
Clinton
Bush
West’s death hailed. mentor to Clyburn and race relations pivot
Governor John C. West mentored James Clyburn who became the first Black U.S. Representative since Reconstruction after West helped launch the State Human Affairs Commission in 1972. West fostered business ties with security firm Am-Pro and backed Carolina medical education and Winthrop’s male admissions.
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Clyburn
New State
U.S
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg
John West
D-S.c
West
Don Fowler
Democratic National Committee
Fowler
Richland County
Democratic Party
John Brown
Brown
Am-Pro Protective Agency
U.S. State Department
U.S. Energy Department
Executive Office
Blair House
Washington, D.C
University of South Carolina
Winthrop University
Marion Gressette
Rembert Dennis
Winthrop
Polo triple crown finale aims to boost athletic fund
The athletic department plans a three team polo tournament at Powderhouse Field. Gates open at 11 a.m. with play starting at 2 p.m. Three sponsors Burger King Security Federal and Biddle Realty back the event. Advance tickets cost 8 for adults and 5 for children over 6. day of event 10. Tickets available at local shops and the USC Aiken athletic department. Contact J C Lexow at flexow aikenstandard.com.
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Burger King
Security Federal
Biddle Realty
Powderhouse Field
Aiken Drug
Leminick’s Pharmacy
Odell Weeks Activities Center
Floyd and Green Jewelers
USC Aiken Athletic Department
J.C. Lexow
Flexow
Aikenstandard.com
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Augusta
Town
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