Townhouse project fuels downtown Aiken celebration
City leaders and backers celebrate a milestone in downtown Aiken with new townhouses between St. John's United Methodist Church and The Diner on Laurens. The effort led by Aiken Corporation and figures including Wade Brodie and Pat Canning aims to add 35 to 39 parking spaces and enhance lighting, landscaping, safety and residential density.
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Judge rejects class in five-area employment suit
In a 60 page order Judge Currie dismisses class claims across pay promotions demotions discharges training and exposure to hazardous areas noting no named plaintiff covers all programs. Certification would yield a perfect plaintiff. individual actions proceed with careful tailored scrutiny and each plaintiff gets a day in court.
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Legion post to celebrate Flag Day in North Augusta
The North Augusta Amer Legion Post No. 71 will celebrate Flag Day on June 14 at 2 p.m. with a Jag retirement ceremony at the Post Home on East Spring Grove Ave. Bring old flags for retirement and purchase replacement flags or flag kits. Orders for flag poles of any size from 150 to 50 will be taken. Commander Rudy Harris and Nat Wolfe can provide details.
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North Augusta
County approves pond project for Olympic training use
Facility used by 11 countries for pre 1996 Olympic training in Atlanta and eyed for Australian games. Major universities and organizations sponsor rowing teams and may use it in the future. Shepherd calls it a significant step for county recreation needs.
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Shepherd
Microsoft antitrust ruling prompts split remedy debate
On April 3 Judge Jackson ruled Microsoft violated federal antitrust law and sought remedies to restore competition. The government proposed a two way split separating Windows from other products. Microsoft offered a four year self restraint plan. The judge will consider whether to adopt a three part breakup including Internet Explorer. David Boies urged a two way split for speed and market freedom.
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Justice Department
David Boies
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Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Observed at Fort Gordon and Aiken
Memorial events begin with a 3 pm parade formed at Union Street and Park Avenue moving to Laurens and Barnwell Avenues led by Fort Gordon Color Guard and Gen. Cavellio. Miss South Carolina Lisa Rabon attends. Monday wreath laying at Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park at 1 pm sponsored by Marine Corps League. Four F 16 jets fly over followed by Rep. Robert Perry speech, 21 gun salute and taps. Disabled American Veterans host service Tuesday at 2194 Columbia Highway North with Rev. Charles Wilson speaking.
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Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park
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