New Ellenton names acting police chief amid Pitcher resignation
The New Ellenton City Council appointed assistant chief Tom Grant acting police chief after H A Pitcher resigned for personal reasons set to take effect May 5. The council met in executive session and Grant accepted. no replacement hire planned. Pitcher faced SLED scrutiny over a gun course he taught.
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Obituary notices list several deaths in regional towns
Obituary notices report the deaths of George W. Goldman Langley M. Francis Gosnell Robbie Wise Gross Rev Lessie L. Hannibal with notices appearing on page 3B across New Holland North Augusta Aiken Langley as part of the local obituaries.
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George W. Goldman
Langley
M. Francis Gosnell
New Holland
Robbie Wise Gross
North Augusta
Lessie L. Hannibal
Aiken
Georgia Lottery Wednesday Draws Summary
Wednesday results show Cash 3 4 7 9 3 6 with Cash 3:05 and Fantasy 5 numbers 29 16 21 4. No official payout details provided.
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Senate advances bills on holidays and memorials in flag debate
The Senate passed two bills addressing race relations and Confederate flag issues to a House deadline. One bill makes Martin Luther King Jr Day and Confederate Memorial Day state holidays. The other bars removal or renaming of memorials on public property without legislative approval. Senator Glenn McConnell urged moving toward middle ground as discussions continue. Senator Robert Ford argues for good faith negotiations despite political pressure.
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Senate
House
Martin Luther King
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
McConnell
Statehouse Dome
David Beasley
Robert Ford
Ford
Radiation exposure at Savannah River Site raises safety questions
A crane operator at the Savannah River Site tested positive for radiation after a February exposure, with 17 rem recorded and a urine test confirming April 21. Officials say the man in his 30s faced potential long term health effects from inhaled particles.
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Columbia
Savannah River
SRS
Paul B. Jones
Aiken-area
Jones
Teen pregnancy rates fall as national campaign kicks off
Government survey shows 1995 declines in teen sex and higher birth control use among teens. Fifty five percent of girls aged 15 to 19 have had intercourse, down from 55 percent to 1990. boys drop from 60 to 55 percent since 1988. Campaign aims to cut teen pregnancy by one third in ten years and shift away from abstinence vs birth control debates.
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Sarah 8. Brown
United States
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Electric Lite Inc names investors and stalls disclosure
Electric Lite Inc disclosed the names of some investors while shareholder amounts remain undisclosed. Chairman James Cockman refused to release financial details, saying the company is not a mystery and that rivals would gain ammunition from full data. A PSC member urged caution as deregulation bills stall in the Statehouse, delaying competition until at least next year.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Electric Lite Inc
James Cockman
Public Service Commission
Warren Arthur
Statehouse
Utilities weigh tritium production at nuclear plant
Charleston area utilities explore a proposal to produce bomb-grade tritium at a commercial reactor near Columbia. South Carolina Electric & Gas owns two thirds of the V. C. Summer station. Santee Cooper holds one third of the Fairfield County plant. Tritium boosts warhead power and has not been produced in the U. S. since 1988.
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Charleston
Columbia
Brian Duncan
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
V.C. Summer
Jenkinsville
Santee Cooper
Moncks Corner
Fairfield County
United States
Savannah River
Radiation exposure statement cited in interview
Costner remarks on exposure range. Jones disputes health impact, saying effects cannot be pinpointed. He notes the estimated 17 remaose is not expected to cause adverse health effects.
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Brian Costner
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Army Field Band to kickoff Hopeland Gardens anniversary season
The United States Army Field Band will perform at 7 pm Friday at Hopeland Gardens. The free concert opens the 25th anniversary season and is open to the public.
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Hopeland Gardens
Hopeland
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