Bus crash injures few as students travel to Washington
A bus chartered by Leavelle McCampbell and Langley-Bath-Clearwater middle schools collided with a tractor trailer on I 95 near Smithfield North Carolina. Fifty four people were treated for minor injuries and released. 69 L B C students and 82 Leavelle McCampbell students were aboard.
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Smithfield
N.C
Aiken County
Lewis Bus Lines
Duke University Medical Center
University of North Carolina
L-B-C
Leavelle McCampbell Middle
Fayetteville
Wilson, N.C
We Were Real Lucky Principal We Were Real Lucky
L BC Middle School Principal Joe Padgett describes a close call as his lead bus in a four bus convoy to Washington D C swerved to avoid a tractor trailer and a third bus struck the truck. Students remained on board as emergency crews assisted them.
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L-B-C
Joe Padgett
Lewis Bus Lines
North Carolina
Aiken County
al Lamback
Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
Washington, D.C
Cecil Atchley
Graniteville Middle School
LBC
Padgett
Leavelle McCampbell
Obituary Notices From Batesburg Leesville Aiken Wagener
DeathsRichard Fullard Batesburg LeesvilleJohn Allen Miller AikenGeraldine Quattlebaum Wagener obituary notices appear on Page 2B detailing the passing of local residents with brief memorials and dates.
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Richard Fullard
Batesburg
Leesville
John Allen Miller
Aiken
Geraldine Quattlebaum
Wagener
Attitude Adjustment With Love Dogs Focus on Individual Traits
Judy Mayfield promotes recognizing each dog as an individual and prefers behavioral training over forceful methods. She teaches in Aiken and North Augusta, showing how dogs respond when owners understand their unique temperaments. Bear Akita Twister Golden Retriever Sage Sheltie demonstrate stay exercises as students watch.
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Ginny Southworth
Judy Mayfield
Ms. Mayfield
Super Pet
Pet Owners Warehouse
Aiken
Pet Land
North Augusta
Ms. Wakefield
Bear
Twister
Sage
Wire Road
Plenty of Food and Fun at USC Aiken Harness Races
Randy Warrick of USC Aiken Pacer Club announces abundant food and activities for Saturdays Harness Races. The event, a Triple Crown culmination, features concession stands by USC Aiken athletes and proceeds benefiting the USC Aiken Athletic Booster Club.
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USC Aiken Pacer Club
Randy Warrick
Warrick
USCA
USC Aiken Athletic Booster Club
Aiken Produce Company
Miller Brewing Company
Aiken Mile Track Hosts Saturday Race Day
Gates open at 10 a.m. with post time at 1 p.m. Tickets vary by seating from $50 railside first row to $2 in advance and $5 at the gate for general admission. Children 6 to 12 pay $2. Information through Aiken Chamber of Commerce and USCA Pacer Club.
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Aiken Mile Track
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Usca Pacer Club
Community event to feature sponsor support at races
Warrick notes this is the first time a corporate sponsor backs the event. USCA members will attend, and alumnae will reserve spaces for a barbecue. Details continue on page 5A.
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Warrick
USCA
Aiken County selects 22 paving priority list for state review
The Aiken County Transportation Committee will submit a preliminary list of 22 paving projects for state evaluation after over a year of work. The list covers more than 150 miles of dirt roads and faces funding limits and highway engineer approval.
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Aiken County Transportation Committee
State Department of Transportation
Transportation Committee
Robert Bell
Aiken School Board Studies 1995 96 Budget Shortfall
The Aiken County School Board discusses a projected deficit of about 1.5 million dollars for 1995 96 as expenditures may top 84 million while revenue reaches roughly 82.5 million. Proposals include trimming teacher salary increases and programs, plus possible income boosts via contingency fund and building fund transfers.
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Aiken County
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Brian Neill
Eric Ward
Ann Winchell
Mabel Gurganus
Johnston Memorial Hospital
By Jeff Wallace
Lucky
Attitude
Aiken Harness Races
Transportation Panel
Biscayne Drive
U.S. 278
Savannah River Site
Savannah River Research Campus
Melrose Subdivision
New Ellenton
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