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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2002
Page
1
In Nation Webbers Falls Oklahoma crews used sonar and cranes to lift more bodies from the murky Arkansas River as the death toll rose to seven after the deadly bridge collapse. Four bodies were recovered Monday, boosting the search effort and signaling a turning point in the investigation.
NATO, the alliance formed during the Cold War to contain Moscow, formally accepts Russia as a junior partner, marking a significant shift in postwar security relations. The move comes as leaders meet in Rome to discuss a new strategic framework and cooperation on shared security challenges.
Eunice Babb of Barnwell Mark Brown of Aiken Billie Jean Hamilton remembered in local obituaries. Community mourns as families announce listings and service details for the deceased.
The Aiken Catholic community faces a clergy abuse inquiry involving Monsignor Thomas A. Evatt, former pastor of St. Mary Help of Christians. A bishop’s letter says Evatt is under investigation for child sexual abuse tied to a claim from over twenty years ago. Parishioners were urged to withhold comment as media inquiries go through the bishop’s office.
Aiken residents honored military members and Sept 11 victims at a Memorial Day service at the Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park. A four F 16 flyover opened the event with guest speakers including Mayor Fred Cavanaugh Rep Skipper Perry and Sen Tommy Moore.
South Carolina Public Safety reports twelve fatalities over the Memorial Day period, including five motorcycle deaths. In Aiken County, Joshua Stephen Smith 22 Wagener and Amanda Stewart 17 Warrenville died when their motorcycle left the road. Roderick Breen Rolland 25 Johnston died in a rollover. Abbie Boggs 37 Duncan died on Highway 101 after a car turned in front of a motorcycle. her husband injured. Jesus Luna Torres 33 Greer faces two felony DUI counts after a rear impact on I 20. James A. Thomas 69 not wearing a helmet died in a separate incident on I 20 in Kershaw County. A Virginia man died in Myrtle Beach when his motorcycle hit two cars. See HIGHWAYS.
Aiken police search for a white male suspect in his 30s who robbed Harvard's Wine and Beverage at 145 Kings Grant Way at about 3 55 p m. He fled in a late model champagne colored car. Video is being enhanced to identify him. Call 642 7740 or Crime Stoppers at 1 866 882 7463 with tips.
About 19 000 properties are eligible for a state tax credit approved by the General Assembly to encourage preservation. The plan offers a 25 percent credit for historic residential properties and 10 percent for commercial properties, applied over five years.
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