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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 2001
Page
1
Analysts see limited signs of hope for South Carolina as national weakness deepens. They say the state's economy was already cooling before Sept 11 and a recession appears unavoidable, though SC should fare better than aviation reliant areas due to less dependence on air travel.
Members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People gathered at Runs Baptist Church in Beech Island to mark the 83rd anniversary. Dr Lonnie Randolph, president of the Columbia branch, delivered the guest address.
Obituary notices list several deaths including David Royce Coter Leesville and William Davis Wilmington Del Herman C Moore Ridge Spring Lovell Rushton Carter Ken Jennie Adams Perry Van Corral Johnson Blackville Bryan Walker Blackie Willie Simmons Jr Augusta Cityon Wilton 5A obituary notices concise summary reflects regional release of death announcements.
In Islamabad President says unlikely Taliban will hand over Osama bin Laden despite Taliban admitting they know his location. Taliban envoy in Pakistan says bin Laden is under their control while Kabul Radio cites Mullah Omar denying involvement in Sept. 11 attacks amid aid convoys to Kabul and Turkmenistan.
Aiken resident Robert Brockington joined volunteers including Trish Arnold to paint an American flag on the side of The Arnold Gallery at the corner of Pendleton Street and Richland Avenue. The group used a City of Aiken traffic and maintenance bucket truck for the project, inspired by a viral tale of flag painting. The effort aimed to foster community pride and involvement.
About 30 participants walked Sunday at H Odell Weeks Activity Center for the Memory Walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's research in Aiken County. Paul Jeter, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association midstate chapter, noted the event supports local residents and community effort.
Unsealed affidavits reveal detectives searched the Messersmith brothers home for the shotgun used in the 1969 Lillie Belle Allen killing during race riots in York. Investigators also sought Allen's blue shoes and Klan robes. officials declined comment.
Searchers hopeful as the H L Hunley excavation restarts this month. An X ray of the submarine shows shading near the command area possibly revealing a log book or diary. State Senator Glenn McConnell says the find could indicate surviving pictures and personal effects, aiding the puzzle of the 1864 attack on the Housatonic.
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