Aiken woman found dead in Savannah River in apparent suicide
Melly Smith of Hidden Haven Drive was reported missing two days earlier. Coroner Townsend announced death by own action and released the body to her family for funeral. The body was found by a fisherman near River North subdivision and River ramp, prompting North Augusta Public Safety to take over the case.
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Hidden Haven Drive
Aiken
Sue Townsend
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Aiken County
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North Augusta
South Carolina
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Tim Thornton
Thornton
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Retired Aiken fire chief recalls volunteer era and blazes
The 96 year old Hessie Johnson recalls decades of service from 1938 to 1975 in Aiken as the town relied on volunteer firefighters. Former Assistant Chief Charles W. Cupp III notes the shift after a 1953 gas explosion spurred changes in equipment and staffing.
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Hessie Johnson
Lake Murray
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Savannah River
Johnson
Montmorenci
Bell
Charles W. Cupp III
Aiken native Tillman Johnson recalls Navy service
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Tillman Johnson, an Aiken native, reflects on seven months as acting secretary during the Iraq invasion. He resumed duties October 1 after leading Marines and sailors in the Iraq campaign beginning in March, noting 60,000 miles traveled and few Navy casualties. The Navy's 228th anniversary is celebrated as he praises the nation’s service and partnerships with allies and SEALs in securing operations.
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Aiken
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State eyes TERI double dippers
South Carolina lawmakers may consider ending the Teacher and Employee Retention Incentive TERI program as Aiken County officials with TERI benefits draw scrutiny The county list includes Public Works Director Alvin Bryan Planning and Development Director Phil England EMS director Phil Clark Probate Judge Sue Roe and others Roe elected probate judge in 1984 could seek re election in 2004 and 2008 while TERI rules permit a final term before retirement Senator Greg Ryberg calls the program an economic disaster and opposes its expansion
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Columbia
Aiken County
TERI
Public Works
Alvin Bryan
Phil England
EMS
Phil Clark
Sue Roe
Jewel Willing
Howard Wates
Dave Gibbs
Sallie Brooks
Pauline Finney
Clay Killian
Roe
Carl Hair
Clerk of Courts
Joan Donnelly
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Ryberg
South Carolina
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