21 May 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1996
Page
1
A public hearing on annexation and related bills proposed by Sen. Greg Ryberg will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Aiken Municipal Building. The Aiken City Council and other members of the Aiken County Legislative Delegation are expected to attend. The public is invited. Call 642 7654 for more information.
The first meeting of Aiken 20/20 investors is set for today from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Aiken venue. The board will recount the year’s accomplishments and update on projects with reports from the City of Aiken Economic Development Partnership Greater Aiken Local Education Foundation and the Shop Aiken First campaign.
Obituary notices on Page 2B include Shelton Boatwright Monetta James Flakes Johnston Joseph Paul Fuchs Aiken Harry Billy Fulmer Williston Elizabeth Langham Ooltewah Tenn John Henry Saylor Aiken with brief notice of death and location alongside.
Georgia Lottery publishes Monday’s winning numbers for Cash 3 and Fantasy 5. Cash 3 numbers were 9 5 7 and Fantasy 5 numbers were 8 11 12 29 32.
Dr. Stephen Grant from Aiken Regional Medical Centers warns that 90 plus degree days require air conditioning not fans and avoidance of outdoor work from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. He emphasizes hydration, rest, and seeking emergency care for symptoms. Geriatric specialist Dr. Mark Meiler notes elderly with circulatory issues and certain medicines are most at risk, with over 5,000 heat related deaths annually, two thirds aged 60 plus and more women affected.
Governor Beasley signed a bill prohibiting same sex marriages in South Carolina stating the state backs marriages between man and woman. The law declares any same sex marriage void ab initio to prevent federal recognition. Attorney General Condon criticized a Supreme Court gay rights ruling and said he would not hire a gay person for a major office role.
Wagener, a town of about 1,000 near Aiken and Augusta, quietly becomes a top growth site. Mayor Bill Bodie notes renewed spirit since February 1950s. local business leaders like Tommy Willis cite internal growth and expanding industry as key. The Crescent Cities alliance with Salley Perry and New Holland boosts regional prosperity.
SC farmers face drought stress as temperatures reach the upper 90s and May rainfall remains well below normal. Officials say over 75 percent of soil has below average moisture while corn, cotton, and soybeans show stress. rain this week could ease the danger, though wells could limit irrigation. Thunderstorms bring hail in Richland County with more likely later in the week.
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