Braves Trade Justice and Grissom to Indians
The Atlanta Braves reportedly trade outfielder David Justice and Marquis Grissom to the Cleveland Indians for center fielder Kenny Lofton and reliever Alan Embree. The Indians set a 10:30 a.m. EST news conference at spring training in Winter Haven, Florida.
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Braves
Grissom
Justice
Indians
Atlanta
Cnn-Li
Atlanta Braves
David Justice
Marquis Grissom
Cleveland Indians
Kenny Lofton
Alan Embree
Winter Haven
Fla
Obituary Notices on Page 2B Include Florine Walters and Others
Death notices list Florine Walters James Orange bung John David Key North Wade Shumpert Leesville Terry Thompson Grovetown and Gia. Obituary items appear on page 2B with brief biographical notes.
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Florine Walters James
Orangebung
John David
Key North
Wade Shumpert
Leesville
Terry Thompson
Grovetown
Gia
Galottery Monnay Draw Results Report
Galottery Monnay issued numbers show Cash 3 result 5 22 and Pantagy draw 5 37 19 28 9. No further context or agency details provided in the readable text.
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Cash
Pantagy
Aiken Mile Track Maintains Race-Ready Shape Week In Weeks
Aiken harness racing track requires constant upkeep from seven barns to eight stables, with daily work by the city parks department. Superintendent Phil Berley notes cushion preparation on the clay surface, seven days a week, to ensure traction and prevent slips during races. Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday with post time at 1 p.m. at the Aiken Mile Track, sponsored by USCA Pacer Club. Tickets available at local centers and storefronts.
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Phil Berley
City of Aiken
Aiken
Usca Pacer Club
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Chamber of Commerce
Savannah River
ORA
Aiken Drugs
Usc-A
New Richland County Sheriff Lott Drives Community Policing Shift
Aiken native Leon Lott won the Richland County sheriff’s race last November and has transformed the department toward neighborhood watches and community policing. He says the force is now proactive, community centered, and operates without turf battles, aiming to serve citizens as one law enforcement team. Lott defeated incumbent Alan Sloan, and voters welcomed the change. Ptease see TOP, page 6A
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Grand Jury
DSS
Second Judicial Circuit
David Mark Hill
Barbara Morgan
Aiken County
Department of Social Services
Hill
Business and Technology Center
North Augusta
Iar
James Riddle
Josie H. Curry
Michael Gregory
BTC
Columbia
Aiken
Richland County
Lott
Barri
Sheriff's Department
Alan Sloan
Ginny Souther Aiken
Leon Lott
Titleist Foot-Joy decision stalls golf plant in South region
Developers eyeing potential sites in Columbia and Aiken counties react as Titleist and Foot-Joy Worldwide abandon plans for a golf ball plant. Pat Canning notes 1997 boasts for top site contenders while urging nurture of small businesses and venture capital through SARDI. Doug Henderson returns from Orvieto trip, voicing local business impact.
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Titleist
Foot-Joy Worldwide
South
Massachusetts
Columbia
Aiken Counties
Aiken Corporation Board
Pat Cunning
Canning
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Doug Henderson
Orvieto
Italy
Budget figures elusive for Aiken County FY 1998 plan
Aiken County explores unknown costs for regional solid waste through Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority. County administrator Bill Shepherd says per ton disposal fees at Savannah River Site may rise, potentially triggering tax increases. He notes current spend is about $12 per ton and hearings on the FY 1997.98 budget began, with council expected to receive the document by May.
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Aiken County
Bill Shepherd
Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority
Aiken
Three Rivers Organization
Savannah River
Shepherd
Paving Property Case Near Judicial Offices
A magistrate matter at Wagener and Clearwater involves paving near the judicial property. Officials contemplate public works action and assess site details for potential contracts and deadlines.
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Clearwater
Aiken County backs pay raises with minimal tax hike plan
The county approves a tax package totaling 45.7 mills for operations 8.2 mills for debt service 3 mills for Aiken Technical College and 1.6 mills for USC Aiken while outlining four capital projects none of which include replacing the Detention Center. The state monitors Hampton Avenue jail conditions prompting focus on library building restoration first.
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Aiken Technical College
USC Aiken
Aiken County
Hampton Avenue
Aiken County Public Library
Chesterfield Street
Oscar night shakes Hollywood with indie film rise
At the 69th Academy Awards the emphasis shifted toward independent projects as The English Patient and other smaller films earned major honors. Cuba Gooding Jr. won best supporting actor for Jerry Maguire while Independence Day took only one award. The ceremony highlighted rising new faces and the gap between box office and prestige.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
Billy Crystal
Dio
Cuba Gooding
Jerry Maguire
Geoffrey Rush
David Helf
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Sue Townsend
Townsend
Tim Pearson
Abby
Galottery
Monnay
Superintendent of Parks
Berley
Scott Webster
Aiken High School
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