Governor orders shark attack review after coastal incidents
Governor Hodges requests a formal review of shark attack procedures as multiple fatal incidents occur near the region. He cites Virginia Beach and Outer Banks attacks and urges the Department of Natural Resources to assess citizen protection as coastal tourism continues.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Jim Hodges
Hodges
Paul Sandifer
State Department of Natural Resources
Virginia Beach
North Carolina
Florida
February notices list deaths from several towns
Obituary notes report deaths of Thayer Francis Jr in Marion Massachusetts Robert W Gunter in Aiken Irene Key Hendrix Reede M Graves Tarpey Smpsonville Fannie Salley Wilston Martha Brown Weldon in Lake Park February notes 9A.
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Thayer Francis Jr
Marion, Mass
Robert W. Gunter
Aiken
Irene Key Hendrix
Reede M. Graves Tarpey
Smpsonvile
Fannie Salley
Wilston
Martha Brown Weldon
Lake Park
Bridgestone seeks local support over tire defect investigation
Bridgestone Firestone South Carolina asks Aiken Chamber members for letters to legislators and the transportation secretary supporting the Graniteville plant. The plant, the company’s newest in the area, denies production of affected tires while Illinois plants produced most recalled tires. The NHTSA probe follows tread separations on Ford Explorers.
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Bridgestone
Firestone
Aiken
South Carolina
Graniteville
Illinois
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
National Transportation Safety Administration
NHTSA
Steve Sucher
S.C
Secretary of Transportation
Norman Mineta
Ford Explorers
Ford
Aiken Makin traffic changes ahead of weekend event
Aiken's Makin' festival will alter northbound Whiskey Road traffic this weekend with right turns at South Boundary to York Street. Odenthal notes congestion on York and advises alternative routes while 24 hour police protection and security will be present. The two day event features 250 crafters 40 food vendors and performances including the Double Dutch Force champions.
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Aiken
Makin
Karl Odenthal
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Whiskey Road
Odenthal
South Boundary
York Street
York
Fairfield
Union
PACT
David Toole
Newberry Street
Phyllis Maxwell
Zion Fair Missionary Baptist
Aiken Gymnastics
Southland Express
Jeremy Sutherland
Dutch Force
Whiskey Road parking plan draws warm reception
Aiken city officials and West Whiskey Road property owners from Wendy’s to Arby’s discussed proposed parking lot changes on Whiskey Road. City Manager Roger LeDuc called the meeting productive as tentative council-approved plans received a favorable response with potential traffic relief in coming months.
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Whiskey Road
Aiken City
Roger LeDuc
Wendy's
Arby's
Aiken
LeDuc
Puppy killing nets man one year in prison
Harley Eugene Prescott argued he killed a child's puppy to put it out of its misery and mounted the body on a wall to deter cats. An Aiken County Criminal Court jury found him guilty after brief deliberations. Circuit Judge James C. Williams Jr. imposed a four year term, suspended to one year.
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Harley Eugene Prescott
Aiken County
James C. Williams Jr
Prescott
Cunning plans for Aiken future and council races
Pat Cunning, a native Aikenite, outlines growth strategies for the southside and Whiskey Road area. He recalls Fox Drive-In history and discusses sewer decisions that influence development while campaigning for one of two at large City Council seats.
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Autor
Rns
Pat Cunning
Fox Drive-in
Shoney's
Cunning
Barnard Avenue
Regions Bank
Danning
Gray Cunning
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Tonigh
Feds
Aiken’s
Powder House
Banks Mill
Colleton Avenue
Chesterfield Street
Chesterfield
Whiskey
Phil As
Robert S
Skipper” Perry
House of Representatives
Whiskey Vand
Hunter's Glen
Wwwiskey Ro
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