30 Nov 1998
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1998
Page
1
A death row inmate who escaped remains at large, with authorities urging vigilance as searches continue. Officials described the fugitive as highly dangerous and said he may be armed. The case prompted school and courthouse lockdowns in surrounding areas and a statewide alert.
A Thanksgiving Day crash on S C 19 near S C 191 left Betty Stephens 48 of Pearl Bennett Road dead and another woman, Sue Brown 60 of Taylor Road Greer, in critical condition. Brown’s Camry crossed the center line striking Stephens in a pickup. Brown was hospitalized at MCG ICU. a puppy in the car may have distracted her.
Obituary notices detail the deaths of Mildred Scott Dohoney of New Ellenton and Dr Robert Joseph Fillinger of Warrenville, with service details and surviving relatives noted in page 6A obituary column.
Sunday lottery numbers show Cash 3 Evening 23 3. Cash 4 65 23. Pantasy 5 9 11 12 21. No winners listed. Draws occurred in Georgia with results for Cash 3 Cash 4 Pantasy 5.
In Greenville, church leaders weigh video gambling and a state lottery as the Legislature considers action and possible referendum. With over two million church members in South Carolina, unity may falter amid pew splits, while ministers warn against gambling's ethical implications and urge stewardship.
Tests show north Aiken water normal, but odor from Caprolactam runoff from Carlisle Tire fire prompts officials to advise bottled water and brief showers. Fire crews continue cooling hot spots as demolition removes rubble. Shaw's Creek remains the water source with daily DHEC tests ongoing until the fire is out.
David Beasley opposed video poker and a lottery, while Democrat Jim Hodges backed by video poker funds won, pledging a public vote on both issues. Horne noted pastors, laity, and Methodist groups may push for a stronger stance and guidance from state church organizations.
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund provides Christmas assistance to a mother with three children, after the father walked out. Last year the fund aided 826 individuals with gifts and raised 29,000 dollars. this year aims to exceed 380,000 with donations from area groups and residents.
The Brady Act replaces voluntary checks with a national FBI and state system for background checks on all firearm purchases. Starting today, checks will double as rifles and shotguns join handguns, covering about 14.9 million sales annually in the United States.
Merlin the four month old dachshund captivates readers as a hopeful SPCA resident while Suzanne Raynor outlines the broad animal welfare crisis in Aiken. She explains Humane Education brings grade appropriate animal care lessons to schools to curb neglect and promote spaying and neutering. The piece highlights crowded shelters and ongoing cruelty cases, urging community action.
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