Escapees Thought To Have Left County From Aiken Jail Break
Two inmates Michael Coursey and Clinton Thomas overpowered a guard Tuesday at Aiken County Jail and fled likely in a car toward Belvedere. Sheriff Ralph Gunnells said officers searched all night but believe the pair are gone, though he expects they will be captured soon.
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Chael Coursey
Brantley Dr
North Augusta
Clinton Thomas
Laney Walker Place
Augusta
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S.C. 118
Hampton Avenue
Belvedere
Ray
Lexington County
Two Arrested After Armed Robbery At Kwik Shop
Lenwood Ramsey, 31, of 512 Marlboro Street and Michael Page, 23, Rt. Box 636 Aiken were charged with armed robbery after being apprehended by Aiken Department of Public Safety officers following an early morning hold up at the Kwik Shop on York Street and Hampton Avenue. A third suspect remained at large. A .22 caliber rifle and undisclosed cash were recovered.
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Fox Wrecking Company
Reagan Says Soviets Seek Intimidation As Missile Debate Rages
President Reagan framed Soviet missile buildup as intimidation while addressing European protests against Pershing 2 and cruise missiles. He asserted the United States has no medium range missiles in Europe and would scrap deployments if the Soviet arsenal is dismantled. He urged verifiable, fair talks and warned that if Soviet intransigence continues, NATO deterrence must be maintained. He also signaled possible sanctions relief for Poland only after genuine reforms, and wrestled with Cyprus disputes during a Q and A session.
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Prisoners Egg Contract Sparks County Debate
Aiken County Council debated a FOX Inc contract to supply Grade A eggs for the detention center. Council members questioned the choice and considered tabling the resolution while discussions continued. They also discussed possible frozen pre prepared meals to cut future food costs.
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FOX Inc
Marilyn Smith
Smith
Fay Hatcher
Mim Woodring
Empllweesan Woodring
W. Scott Barnes
Ralph F. Cullinan
York County
Youthful Arsonist Sentenced in Aiken Case
A 14 year old boy was sentenced to an indefinite stay with the South Carolina Department of Youth Services likely until age 21. He was convicted on September 13 of setting eight fires in Aiken since June 2, 1982. The judge cited a psychological evaluation and a troubled family background.
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Aiken Family Court
Peter Nuessle
Coalt Tion and Evaluation Center
Columbia
Aiken
Skip Goldsmith
Bert Pridgen slips during Lions Club speech
An Aiken Standard reader notes Bert Pridgen slipped on stage while discussing his Boys State governor campaign at a Lions Club event. Rep. Butler Derrick grimaced with laughter as Pridgen joked about speaking too much and missing the point of politics.
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Cancer rate at SRP not tied to plant conditions says Thurmond
Sen. Strom Thurmond released a briefing summary noting a higher than expected cancer rate among Savannah River Plant workers but not linked to workplace conditions. The study by DuPont and Energy Department findings say no significant cancer death increases tied to plant operations. Thurmond urged continued testing to identify causes while prioritizing public health.
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Protesters target Savannah River Plant with dawn blockade
U S Attorney McMaster seeks a court injunction to stop an anti nuclear protest planned at the Savannah River Plant in Aiken County The Nat ural Guard and allies plan to block five plant roads at dawn to shut operations in a demonstration timed with European protests. Lawyers for protesters call the move intimidation and a challenge to state rights.
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