Indicted in 1994 murder case in Aiken
Aiken grand jury indicts Joseph Morrison II, 20, for murder in the 1994 death of Christopher Alonzo Pollin, shot in Bethany Cemetery. Police seek co defendant Joseph Hankerson, believed in New York, as investigations continue.
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Aiken
Joseph Morrison II
Christopher Alonzo Pollin
Pollin
Bethany
New York
SLED
Fuctive
Courtney
Joseph Hankerson
Atlanta
Morrison
Hankerson
Georgia
Sam Colon
Aiken County
Kathy Jetcoats
Kjet‘coats
Aikenstandard
Mount Vintage seeks renewal for LPGA and Ryokuken event
Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Club aims to renew its five year LPGA contract and the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship after the 2005 event. Tournament director Andy Bush reports strong pre sold ticket demand at Edgefield County course as weather cooperates, with sales well up from 2002 figures. He cautions actual attendance remains uncertain as ticket records for the first two years were not released.
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LPGA
Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Club
Andy Bush
Edgefield County
Ryokuken
Bush
Public Defender seeks reunion with county retirement plan
After leaving the county benefits system in the late 1980s, the Public Defender's office seeks to rejoin the retirement program and drop a more expensive plan. Council member LaVana McKenzie opposed the move, recalling past bitter debates. County officials note the office currently receives county medical benefits and payroll from a lump sum pool. A decision by the county council on rejoining is upcoming.
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Aiken
Public Defender’s Office
LaVana McKenzie
Alan Thhink Tey
McKenzie
Killian
Budget debate stalls as Senate weighs school funding
The South Carolina Senate entered a second day of debate over the state budget focusing on school funding. The plan proposed $2,201 per student versus the House's $1,643, with Democrats pushing a 7 percent sales tax increase to fund education and tax breaks. Senate leaders split on the tax hike, with Leather Man opposing unless property tax relief is included, while Land urged openness to the idea. Action on eight budget amendments was delayed, and two were tabled as talks continued.
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Columbia
State Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Hugh Leatherman
Leatherman
Florence
Senate
John Land
Butler's Panther Platform Unchanged in Sheriff Campaign
Donald E. Butler announces he will run again for Aiken County sheriff as a Democrat after the resignation of Howard Sellers. A Navy veteran and civil servant, Butler cites positive experiences and public support as he faces four-candidate primary turnout and general election prospects.
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Donald E. Butler
Aiken County
Butler
Howard Sellers
Leverall
Schofield High School
Aikien
Carolina Justice Academy
Neil Britt
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Mes
Clay Killian
Abby
Rees Harerane
Marion Flowersox
Akon
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Tieton
Elis
K. Frick Sr
Beech Sin
Reatha M.holingsworth
Ben Feith
Moore Rerton
Martha J. Price
North Aus
George M. Stapleton
Richardson’s Lake Water Park
S.C. Senate
Jim Davenport
Ted Press
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