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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1985
Page
13
Weather updates show cloudy conditions with 50 to 60 percent rain chances tonight and tomorrow across regions. Temperatures range from the upper 50s to mid 70s with northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph in several areas and high temperatures in the 60s to 70s.
A North Charleston man, 38 year old Joe Ernest Atkins, is charged with murder in the deaths of 75 year old Benjamin Atkins and 13 year old Karen Patterson. He was arrested in Hanahan after a chase on U S Highway 52. Authorities say he also faces burglary, weapon, and assault charges. Both victims were residents of North Charleston.
Myrtle Beach area leaders say funding blocks a Florence to Grand Strand interstate connector. A 435 million Florence to Myrtle Beach link or a 110 to 125 million Conway to coast option hinges on Congress funding and 4-R funds. Legislation by Rep. Tallon could unlock more funds, with location and right of way plans to be finalized as money becomes available.
The Aiken County Board of Voter Registration offers extended hours in the coming weeks for absentee voting, first time registration, address changes, or lost card replacement. Anyone wishing to vote absentee in the city elections must apply in person by phone or by mail. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday November 2 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday November 5 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Charleston officials and state agencies marked the completion of the Cooper River re diversion project amid a ceremony aboard the Yorktown. The $190 million effort began in 1960 and aims to reduce harbor shoaling by slowing Cooper River flow, with full benefits expected over a decade as deeper channels from 35 to 40 feet are pursued for larger ships.
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