Ballet Performs In Hopeland Series
The 23rd Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series continues tonight at 7 with the Aiken Civic Ballet performing. If rain interrupts, the event moves to South Aiken High School. Parking is behind Rye Patch on Berrie Road with handicap spots at Hopeland Gardens Dupree Place. Call Lisa J. Hall at 642-7648 for details.
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Fugitive Arrested At DUI Checkpoint On Lady's Island
A Beaufort County man accused of murder was arrested at a DUI checkpoint on Lady's Island along with two other men. Willie Jacobs, 20, faces murder and unlawful firearm charges after officers found three guns in the car and seized the trio around 3 am. County officials provided few details on the slaying or charges. In Columbia, Rural/Metro Corporation bought Midlands Ambulance, gaining control of nonemergency ambulance service, adding to about 27,000 annual calls.
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Lady’s Island
Willie Jacobs
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David Fields
Bruce Carnell Osborne
Columbia
Rural / Metro Corporation
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Obituary notices on Page 6A list local deaths
Death notices for Dorothy N. Knight Lyman Dennis Eric Sandy Nivens Virginia Alford Redd and Burnettown residents appear on Page 6A with brief biographical details and funeral arrangements where available.
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Lyman Dennis Eric
Sandy) Nivens
Columbia
Virginia Alford Redd
Burnettown
Thurmond age stirs campaign debate in South Carolina
In Greenville Democrats weigh using U S Senator Strom Thurmonds age against him as 92 and 1996 looms. Polls show voters split with a majority thinking a ninety something senator should not run again though Thurmond would likely beat any challenger. Thurmond argues age is not a factor citing his fitness and routine. Democrats organize but lack a strong challenger.
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South Carolina
U.S
Strom Thurmond
Mason-Dixon
Thurmond
Memorial Day Reflections From World War II Vets
Veterans pause for prayers and remembrance on Memorial Day honoring all who died serving the United States. Perry Seigler, 76, a World War II infantry rifleman from Aiken County, recalls surviving France and Germany. The day blends solemnity with family gatherings and honors through flags, flowers, and prayers.
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Aiken County
Seigler
France
Germany
Incentives Seen as Investments in Job Growth
Aiken must attract industry as Savannah River Site layoffs hit the area. Fred Humes of the Economic Development Partnership argues incentives foster investments by creating hundreds of jobs and tax revenue. Incentives include tax abatements, employee credits, and infrastructure funding.
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Savannah River
Fred Humes
Economic Development Partnership
Humes
Aiken County Seeks Economic Diversity Amid Site Cutbacks
The Aiken Standard reports Savannah River Site cutbacks push Aiken County to pursue new job creation. Each Monday features progress on diversification efforts and invites readers to share community projects, with submissions to Economic Diversity at The Aiken Standard.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken County
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