19 Oct 1999
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1999
Page
1
Aiken Department of Public Safety investigates a strong armed robbery in downtown Aiken. Woman Chitania Pryor said a black male grabbed two envelopes containing 16120 cash and a 30 money order as she approached Bank of America on Laurens Street. Bloodhounds tracked the suspect toward Highland Park but were stood down after about an hour.
The Aiken Jaycees County Fair starts today running through Sunday. Gates open 5:30 pm today through Thursday with four big musical acts on Friday and Saturday headlined by Kenny Chesney on Saturday. The Exposition Building hosts juried arts and crafts, with prizes in all categories. Reithoffer Shows Midway offers rides games and food, and pay one price days apply today Thursday and Saturday plus Sunday from 1 pm.
Linda Skinner, business educator at North Augusta High, has held Aiken County public schools Teacher of the Year honor for a year. A banquet tonight will crown a new winner selected from a 35-school slate including parents and volunteers.
Jaytime Distributors & Amusement Co. Inc. of Greenville challenges the SC Supreme Court ruling that voided the November 2 referendum on the $2.8 billion-a-year video gambling industry. The court preserved the ban taking effect July 1 while deeming the voting provisions an improper delegation of legislative authority. Jaytime may seek Supreme Court review if the state supreme court declines to hear the appeal. The decision leaves the industry facing a possible shutdown, with new regulations contingent on voter approval or rejection.
The Aiken County Chapter of Changing South Carolina Vote No canceled the Rally in the Valley at Midland Valley High School slated for Sunday due to a Supreme Court ruling that the November referendum is unconstitutional and will require no vote. Ginny Allen at 649-1438 advised. Joytime said the law presents an impossible choice. Eppes argued the law and actions threaten constitutional rights and create a chilling effect.
Columbia attorney asks Bill and Hillary Clinton to skip their annual New Year visit to Hilton Head to back the NAACP boycott of South Carolina until the Confederate battle flag is removed. Turnipseed writes to the First Lady urging solidarity and support for her Senate bid.
The reader notice lists midday Cash 3 as 5 89 and evening Cash 3 as 91 1. Pantany 5 shows 6 15 29 28 82 in the draw.
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