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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1990
Page
11
Rep. Butler C. Derrick D.C. schedules two public meetings for Tuesday to hear constituents on national issues. The first at 10 a.m. in North Augusta Community Center Brookside Avenue, the second at 3 p.m. in USC A1 171 University Park Way Room 107 Administration Building.
A Williston man died late Friday after being stabbed several times in the torso during the Wonderful Williston Weekend festival. Police say the victim’s name is being withheld awaiting family notification as he was transported to Barnwell County Hospital. The stabbing occurred near 110 Street N. South Williston.
Between mayor duties in New Ellenton and CH Shaw Insurance, Randy Shaw finds little time for hobbies. When free, his favored pastimes are offshore fishing, scuba diving, and golf.
MEG WHITTLE and BAVE CUNNINGHAM plan their fall wedding at Redcliffe Plantation while visiting Beech Island Heritage Day on a Saturday. They toured the festival grounds and noted the sign above the SNO CAP DRIVE IN clock in North Augusta.
A birthday notice honors individuals including Donald Corey Frank Pendery Ambrose Sch Nixon Quattiebaum Cliff Gibson Sharon Porter, listing celebrants and noting public acknowledgments from community records.
In-state USC Columbia tuition has risen 135 percent since 1980 while after tax income grew 79 percent, forcing students to choose cheaper or out-of-state options. Officials warn high costs price out many academically qualified, stressing the need for broader state commitment to higher education.
Charleston officials say the National Endowment for the Arts is vital to the Spoleto Festival US.A. and could be fatal to the event if it folds. Festival general manager Nigel Redden notes NEA support helps attract figures like Gian Carlo Menotti and draws corporate funding, with $301,000 of $4.2 million budget funded by the NEA this year. He warns of broader consequences for arts in smaller Southern cities if NEA grants shrink.
As the Atlantic hurricane season starts, South Carolinians feel anxiety and foreboding. Psychiatrists warn many will face long term psychological effects after Hurricane Hugo's devastation, with up to 20 000 locals at risk.
Aiken County forms the private nonprofit Aiken County Open Land Trust Inc to protect natural, scenic, historic and agricultural lands. Founders say they will work with landowners and governments to conserve land values without forcing development, noting SC wetlands and long leaf pine losses.
Memorial Day weekend deaths mount on South Carolina roads with at least ten fatalities. Notable wrecks include 17 year old Tasha Shirley of Piedmont, Woodmont High School juniors, and multiple double fatalities in Greenville Manning Clarendon and Inman areas. Authorities report drunk driving charges for Vincent Johnson of Landrum in one incident.
Palmetto Federal announced the closing of its acquisition development and construction loans department as part of a plan to boost earnings and dividends. CEO Richard W. Herring cited profitability reviews and potential future cuts, with 2 layoffs confirmed and others possible. Company cars will also be eliminated with 12 to 15 turning in by July 1.
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