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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2002
Page
1
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to sustain a state ban on video gambling machines, enforcing prohibitions that remove such devices from a broader Southern region. The decision reinforces legal limits on electronic gaming within the state.
German security officials say Osama bin Laden likely remains alive and al Qaida strong, with a network still capable of carrying out terrorist attacks despite efforts to crush it.
In 1967, Joe Alba, then a 26 year old iron worker, helped place steel beams at the World Trade Center. Now, 35 years later, he stood as the final steel column from the demolished site was removed, marking a concluding moment in New York’s World Trade Center project.
Obituary notice lists Helen Anderson Columbia Grace Craig Watervile Debbie Gill North Augusta and Maynard Watson West Columbia among the deceased. Community figures are remembered in a brief notice detailing names and towns.
Charleston area law enforcement has opened an investigation into claims that Monsignor Thomas A. Evatt sexually abused a 9 year old boy nearly 25 years ago at St. Joseph Church in Charleston. The alleged victim, now in his mid 30s, reported the incident from 1977 after Evatt’s 1976 ordination. The Diocese of Charleston notified authorities, and Evatt has been suspended following a May 18 resignation letter citing health problems.
The record outlines Evatt’s service from 1977 to 2002 across multiple South Carolina Catholic parishes and roles. Beginning ministry at St Joseph in Charleston, he served as associate at Prince of Peace Taylors and St Cyprian Georgetown, admin of Andrews and McClellanville missions, and pastor postings at St Mary Samton, Stella Maris Sulivans Island, Precious Blood Pawleys Island, St Mary Help of Christians Aiken, Our Lady of the Rosary Greenville, and Stella Maris listed again. The timeline covers 1977 through 2002 with various assignments and leadership duties.
Leon K. Driggers, 39, of Wagener was traveling west on Wagener Trail Road Tuesday when his 1997 Chevy pickup ran off the road and into a tree. Officers indicated a seizure may have caused the crash. He was airlifted to Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital and listed in fair condition.
Magistrates and emergency services personnel dominated discussion as the 2002 2003 county budget began to take shape during an Aiken County Council work session. The topics echoed last year’s talks with $81 528698 expected seen on budget pages.
Governor candidate Mark Sanford remains ahead in fundraising among seven GOP contenders as final campaign finance reports are filed before the June 11 primary. The reports followed a delay in receiving copies from the State Ethics Commission as The Associated Press obtained responses from four of seven candidates.
Aiken County Council backed basic repairs at the 35 year old Graniteville pool at the Aiken County Recreation Center. Officials, joined by Health Department and Parks staff, aim to fix pipes drains and valves quickly for about ten to fifteen thousand dollars. No start date set with work likely to begin next week leaving youths with no pool access for at least three weeks while alternate locations are sought.
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