05 Nov 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1997
Page
1
Voters kept incumbent James Roland Smith in District 84 as Tom Anderson, once hopeful his second loss would end his bids, pledged to run again citing a desire to repair his name. He criticized misquotes about National Guard duty and said he may pursue a retracement if not corrected.
Rep Charles R Sharpe of District 86 led a three seat Aiken County Republican sweep in a federal court ordered South Carolina House election. He topped Democrat Carroll Bryant 2 0 1 7 to 9 3 7 amid criticism of campaign tactics. Other winners included James Roland Smith Rudy Mason and Bill Clyburn with varied margins and a surprise write in for Charles Stone.
A fragmented obituary list mentions Elizabeth Kemp Cato Moneta Harold Sonny Chapman Aiken Wilson Gray Montmorenei Beatrice H Hightower Bath Karen Raborn Hood Hephzbah Ga Walter Roberts Jr Aiken Elizabeth Robinson Newport News Va and related references.
Tuesday lottery result notes Cash 3 draw produced a winning number 85.0 and Cash 2-108 outcome listed for the day.
A Lagos Nigeria based scheme offers investors a share in $38.5 million held in a Nigerian central bank suspense account. Dr Frank Ebet allegedly dispenses letters promising conversion to U S bank transfers. Assistant US Attorney Dean Eichelberger calls it an old scam and notes enforcement challenges.
Federal prosecutor cautions readers about phishing letters signed by Dr Ebet claiming to be part of the Contract Award Committee of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. The letters solicit a trustworthy individual or company to transfer funds into an account, echoing the old adage if it sounds too good to be true.
Anthony Giacobone, 24, of Beech Island, competes in the NBHA national barrel racing championship in Augusta with his 4-year-old horse Bum Stroll for Gold. He won $1,400 in a second division sweepstakes at the Augusta Civic Center and aims to defend his Georgia State Champion title as he and his father train at Midland Quarter Horse Ranch.
AP test results show 312 county students took 434 tests with 59.7 percent earning scores of 3 to 5, above the 58.49 percent state average. Assistant superintendent Frank Roberson notes gains from 53.2 percent the previous year as colleges credit or exempt entry classes for high scoring AP students.
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