Fans line up early for Star Wars Episode I debut at Aiken Mall
Fans began lining up before 9 a.m. at Aiken Mall Cinemas for the first showing of Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace which began at 12 01 a m. by 11 p.m. an officer counted 100 150 in line and fans waited in the cinema lot into the early morning.
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Brad King
Chris Booth
Stacie Rearden
Chris Creely
Miesha Griffin
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Complete autonomy proposed for Aiken County schools
Rep. Bill Clyburn urges full fiscal autonomy for the Aiken County Board of Education to set tax rates, arguing the board should be answerable to citizens. The board had sought limited autonomy up to 10 mills, while district leaders voice cautious optimism about responsibility and budgeting needs for the next school year.
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Molesting Sends Man to Prison
A North Augusta father of three, Thomas W. Holland, 43, received a 10 year sentence after pleading guilty to improper sexual conduct involving a 4 year old girl. Judge Gary Clary ordered sex offender registration and prison counseling.
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Aiken County Council praised coroner budget increase
Coroner Sue Townsend asked for an extra deputy coroner and a part time officer worker as council members signaled support for higher funding. The Fiscal 1999 2000 budget hearing noted rising violent deaths and record traffic fatalities, with the plan to approve by June 30 and possible reshaping in June sessions.
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Compromise to settle video poker rules in Columbia
Legislators battle over tough video gambling regulations as House and Senate diverge on cash flows and win caps. House keeps a $125 daily win limit while rejecting the Senate’s $900 per hand cap and plans a voter referendum this year. Senate conferees vow to push back amid stalled talks.
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