17 Nov 1994
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1994
Page
1
The Coast Guard investigates an oil slick in the Intracoastal Waterway near North Myrtle Beach. Lt Cmdr Mike Millar says the slick stretched about seven miles from Barefoot Landing southward, with officials unsure if the source was land based or from a vessel after no leak was found at Barefoot Landing.
Author James Dickey has been readmitted to Richland Memorial Hospital for tests in fair condition after a recent jaundice illness. He plans to resume teaching at the University of South Carolina in the spring. In Myrtle Beach, the State Transportation Department will spend 3.8 million to repair a drawbridge closing since 1988, with local officials arguing over the plan while linking the bridge to a Myrtle Beach Conway excursion train.
Obituary notices honor James Bolen of Edgefield and Freddie Wilson of North Augusta. Details note their passing and refer readers to page 148 for full notices including dates and surviving family.
A Washington report from the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research calls for a ten year program to vitrify all excess U.S. plutonium. It names the Savannah River Site as a possible pilot site due to its Defense Waste Processing Facility, noting DWPF would need adjustment to handle plutonium and delaying its schedule.
Christina Kopp, a senior at Aiken High School, volunteers through the school's Key Club to visit Helping Hands, a halfway house for abused and neglected children. She notes the kids' constant moving in and out and hopes their involvement becomes routine.
Clemson and South Carolina meet with 5-5 records in a traditional rivalry clash that could decide a winning season and bowl hopes for one side. Fans note Clemson’s late surge improved offense, while USC hopes to derail the Tigers and keep alive bid possibilities.
The Aiken Standard spotlights local volunteers and programs. Sunday service Manning runs Talk to Me and Overflow School aiding students with a listening ear and second chances. Tuesday Chris Harbin a missionary speaks on heart health. Christina Kopp, a high school senior, mentors younger students at a local children's shelter.
Former New Ellenton mayor Randy Shaw drew two years in prison without parole and three years probation after pleading guilty to mail fraud and money laundering tied to an incomplete sewer project. He must pay 88,200 restitution, 70,000 within a month, provoking anger and calls for harsher punishment from lifelong residents.
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