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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1989
Page
13
The Brass Quintet performs at Etherredge Center headlining a concert on campus. Students and faculty attend, enjoying a diverse program of classical works and modern compositions in the backdrop of Pinecrest events.
The Aiken City Council unanimously awarded a $99 902.64 timber cutting contract to Stone Forest Industries for 134 acres at Shiloh Springs. The project aims to protect the water supply, reforest the land at about $225 per acre, and create a buffer zone along Shiloh Church Road.
Gilbert youth James C. Hartley, 17, held in Lexington County jail on murder charges in the beating death of 18-year-old Tracie M. Trotter of Ward. Police seek a second man. Trotter was found near railroad tracks after a head injury from a board and rock. Hartley had prior DUI arrest in Miss Trotter's 1984 Chevette.
A North Augusta man, 31, was shot in the leg Sunday at a Three Jay Drive Evans home while attempting to separate a dispute between Stan Lagrone, 39, and his wife. Lagrone was charged with aggravated assault after firing several shots from a semi automatic handgun. He is in custody. the victim is listed in fair condition at Humana Hospital Augusta. Also noted, North Augusta proclaims Red Ribbon Week October 22 to 29 and names SC National Bank as city banker for 1990–1993.
Opening arguments begin in the state case against Aiken businessman Edward F. Pee Wee Willing Sr. charged with operating an illegal vehicle chop shop on U S 1. The trial follows pre-trial talks and references a prior conviction by his son Edward F. Willing Jr. for a similar scheme.
The Office of Business, Industry and Community Education at Aiken Technical College provides continuing education for Aiken County. Courses cover computer use, software, SCUBA, and company specific programs, aimed at improving job skills and personal interests.
The Aiken Jaycee County Fair begins tonight at the Jaycee fairgrounds on U.S. 1 North featuring student night free admission. The fair runs Tuesday through Friday from 6 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with a pay one price ride special and events each night. Patti Reynolds of New York displays stuffed California Raisins as prizes for game booths.
Bruce and Rose Salters operators of Buffalo Room in North Augusta filed a motion in U S District Court asking the Justice Department suit against their restaurant be dismissed as moot They say serving black patrons began Sept 12 three days before action and call the suit frivolous They face NAACP and state ABC complaints over exclusionary policy and a Sept 5 denial incident Six witnesses testified the Salters admitted disfavor toward black customers with enforcement actions possible against the liquor license The ABC panel heard testimony and plans a ruling by next Monday on whether to revoke or uphold the license
Judge Thomas L. Hughston Jr. handled guilty pleas in Aiken County General Sessions Court. Tony Valentine received six years for first degree sexual exploitation of a minor and six years concurrent for assault and battery. Other defendants faced varied sentences including driving under the influence and driving under suspension with probation and fines. The court also placed three youths in the Youthful Offender program with education conditions. Court reconvenes at 10 a.m. today at the Aiken County Judicial Center.
Centel Corporation said on Monday it reached a deal to buy the majority stake in the Aiken Augusta cellular franchise from Pond Branch Telephone Company. The sale hinges on minority shareholder rights and federal and state approvals. Centel operates in 41 markets nationwide with 1988 revenue of 1.09 billion and also provides local exchange service and electric power in several states.
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