31 Mar 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1996
Page
1
Valparaiso High School recalled report cards after a computer scanner misread marks, turning high grades into low and low grades into high. Superintendent Michael Benway said affected students alerted the office and report cards will be re issued April 9 after spring break.
Houston AP Floyd Eric Bright died while on peacekeeping duty in Bosnia and was honored at a Saturday funeral at First Baptist Church Greens Bayou. The 19 year old private first class was killed March 22 when a supply truck left a temporary bridge and rolled over.
Coast Guard suspended the search for three men missing after a boat capsized in Calibogue Sound during a storm. Two bodies were recovered Friday and an unidentified body found on Wassaw Island. Brad Lazarus, 37, of Charlotte, NC, was found south of Tybee Island, GA.
Death notices for Robert W. Kosht and Dominick P. Merelle from Aiken, and Frankie Hite Storey from Wagener appear on page 7A. Details include basic biographical notes and survivor information as published by local funeral homes.
In Saturday's Aiken Harness Races 11 year old Eau Quarles bet on Nude Beach for the second race but the horse finished fourth. Wrath of Pan narrowly beat Kuwalt in the third race driven by Judge Frank Eppes. The event drew heavy wagering under cloudy cool conditions as track manager Neal Griffin and staff kept the Aiken Mile Track in good shape. The Celebrity Race saw Linda Blake of Aiken Produce defeat Mrs. Murff and others after June Murff drowned following the race in a related incident.
The Aiken Harness Races drew the largest crowd in a year as 3,691 paid attendees were reported for Saturday, with gate counts surpassing 4,100. USC Aiken athletic director Randy Warrick credited the Triple Crown events, the Aiken Trials and Aiken Steeplechase, for boosting turnout despite overcast, cool weather. First and second row reserved parking sold out, and advanced tickets moved briskly, signaling strong community interest in the spring tradition. David's Pass added a high note with an exhibition mile and continued the racing legacy tied to Brett Pelling Stable.
Noon deadline closes with two veteran officeholders announcing retirement. Republican Auditor Jean Newsome and Democratic Treasurer Margie Plunkett will not seek new terms while Newsome aims for a county council seat in District 3. Democrats face uncontested races. Republicans must nominate six. plunkett cites burnout after 22 years in government service. deputy Liz Thomas files as Democrat for treasurer. Newsome plans continued county involvement and council bid. Local party leaders foresee GOP strength and Democratic hopes in November.
Republican voters in House District 83 will nominate a candidate to fill the unexpired seat of former Rep. Thomas Huff. North Augusta Councilman T. Scott Beck and Aiken County Board of Education member Sheran Proctor are the two GOP candidates. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aiken County Elections office. winner will likely serve rest of the year as Democrats do not field a candidate. Huff resigned January to seek a State Court of Appeals seat. Beck is a North Augusta city councilman.
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