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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1992
Page
12
The Aiken Standard prints a correction noting Hopeland Farms was misnamed on the cover of this week’s Home Front section. Hopeland Farms is highlighted in the Home Front feature accompanying today’s newspaper, and the error is acknowledged.
A 16 year old, unnamed, was arrested at his Belvedere home after an armed robbery at a Belvedere convenience store. He faces charges of armed robbery and assault and battery with intent to kill. Christy of Trenton was shot in the face at Quickie Jack's on U.S. 25, lost an eye, required reconstructive surgery, and was readmitted to the Medical College of Georgia.
Bettis Rainsford of Edgefield feared naming the new Stereoknit spinning plant after him. Delta Woodside president E Erwin Maddrey noted the rule about naming buildings after the dead. The dedication drew guest Sen Strom Thurmond who has many landmarks named for him and remains active.
Aiken and North Augusta chamber officials told a Holiday Inn audience that federal legislation should require out of state mail order houses to collect sales taxes to support education. They cited an estimated $30 million annual loss and urged taxes to fund K-12 construction and bus maintenance, while backing prohibition in related policy talk.
Rides at the Aiken Jaycees County Fair drew crowds Wednesday night with dizzying spins. The Berry Go Round used four hollow mock strawberries to rotate around a center pod while the Orbiter featured a triangle of carts on a pole spinning around a central axis. Riders clutched safety rods and yelled with excitement as they disembarked, proving the spectacle was more nauseating than deadly and clearly entertaining.
Admission is two dollars with free parking and under five admitted free. Gates open at 6 pm today and 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Undea special on Saturday promises ride all rides for six ninety nine. Rides include Scrambler Giant Gondola Wheel Ferris Wheel bumper cars and carousel with children enjoying mild motorcycle ride.
SEED Show Science To Students offers a free exploration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at USC Aiken. The cooperative event by USDA and Aiken County Public Schools features 80 exhibits from about 200 exhibitors including Delta Technologies and the American Nuclear. Attendees tour intricate displays with professionals in science health and business explaining science relevance in daily life.
Aiken County reports a high share of manufactured home fires and related deaths. Fire officials note most incidents occur outside city limits within mutual aid areas, with 12 fires annually in the county. Local permit data show 115 manufactured home permits issued last month.
Palmetto Federal Savings Bank parent Palfed Inc reports third quarter net earnings of 778000 or 53 cents a share reversing a loss of 807000 or 58 cents. Interim president Albert H Peters Jr says OTS supervision remains and focuses on assets third party contracts and senior hires.
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