Wackenhut Officer Killed In Auto Crash Near New Ellenton
Stephen Paul Giza Jr. 38 of Barnwell, a Wackenhut security officer and Blackville town officer, died from head trauma after his car flipped on Woodland Drive at 2 15 am. He was pronounced dead at 3 28 am at Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital. Toxicology results pending as New Ellenton police continue investigation.
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New Ellenton
Wackenhut
Aiken County
Sue Townsend
Stephen Paul Giza Jr
Barnwell
Woodland Drive
Mitchell Rich
Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital
Augusta
James Brown House Sells At Auction In Beech Island Becomes IRS Seizure
James Brown’s Beech Island home at 430 Douglas Drive with 40 acres was seized by the IRS for tax debts and was set to sell to the highest bidder at the Aiken County Courthouse this morning. The 3,500 square foot house includes a two car garage pool bathhouse and two outbuildings.
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James Brown
Beech Island
Aiken County Court House
Internal Revenue Service
Mike Quinn
IRS
Douglas Drive
Pack Of Wild Dogs Spotted North Of Town
Bruce Myers of the City of Aiken engineering department reported a herd of about 50 large husky type wild dogs in the woods north of town along Shiloh Heights Road while surveying for a sewer line between U.S. 1 and S.C. 19. He said the animals posed a danger to anyone walking in the area.
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Shiloh Heights
Bruce Myers
City of Aiken
U.S. 1
S.C
Sunny Skies Return To Aiken Tomorrow
Tonight will be fair with lows in the mid 60s. Winds will be light and variable. Highs tomorrow will reach the 90s with southwest winds near 10 mph. Skies are expected mostly sunny making it a good day for golf or yard work.
AL McKAY Endorses Prayer in Public Schools
AL McKAY supports prayer in public schools claiming it aided him in passing algebra. He argues faith provides focus and discipline for students.
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AL McKay
Commerce Department index falls in April signaling slower rebound
The leading economic index dropped 0.2 percent in April the first decline this year and suggesting the lagging economy has yet to feel lower interest rates. Analysts saw mixed expectations for the momentum with several components contributing negatively while four indicators offered boost.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve
Jane
FBI Probes Fraud Claims At Savannah River Plant
FBI and DOE confirm criminal investigation at the Savannah River Plant into possible fraud against the U.S. government. Inquiry involves procurements and may involve DOE employees, Du Pont, or SRP staff, with assistance from the DOE Inspector General in Washington. Sen. Hollings and Sen. Thurmond have been kept informed.
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U.S
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Savannah River Plant
Department of Energy
FBI
Carl Nandrasy
DOE
SRP
Bureau
Charles Sheppard
Inspector General’s Office
Sheppard
du Pont
Ernest F
Fritz) Hollings
D-S.c
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Terry Hill
Sen. Thurmond
Deadline Tight as Legislators Race for Adjournment
In Columbia lawmakers fear missing the June 6 adjournment deadline as the budget debate nears completion. Speaker Ramon Schwartz says a near finish or extension short span is possible but limited. Governors and finance leaders indicate a compromise may clear the rolling reserve issue, shaping payroll funding for mid June.
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Columbia
Senate
General Assembly
House
Ramon Schwartz
Sumter
Dick Riley
James Waddell
Beaufort
Chamber
Waddell
Sen. J. Verne Smith
Greenville
Respondents Favor School Prayer and Meditation
A survey by the Aiken Standard finds 704 respondents favoring return of prayer or silent meditation in classrooms with 694 yes and 10 no votes. Notables Francis Gosnell of Montmorenci and Heather Vail of Jackson voiced support, arguing for prayer or quiet reflection during school hours.
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Francis Gosnell
Montmorenci
Congress of the
Gosnell
Ms. Vail
Aiken Standard
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
North Augusta
Peggy Williamson
Belvedere
Eleanor Blackwell
Jackson
J.A. Harding
Aiken
John W. Edi
Russia
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