10 Sep 1995
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1995
Page
1
Arkansas defeated South Carolina 31 to 24 in a late afternoon game. Alabama edged by 1 Southern Miss 20 points at Citadel Q7 Wofford 10 with details forthcoming.
Columbia Mayor Bob Coble travels to New York to ask Money magazine how Columbia can improve its ranking as one of America's least livable cities. He aims to learn what steps the city can take to lift its standing from this year’s No. 291 drop after 1994’s No. 189.
A Rock Hill High School student and a friend were robbed at gunpoint and tied up in a car at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Police arrested two men four hours later. the victims, Brian Neely and Rebecca Shipman, were not injured.
Obituary notices note the deaths of Melinda Ingram Wasson of Batesburg Leesville and William T. Cloud of Greenville with brief biographical details and services planned on page 11A.
Aiken's Makin' highlights Ro seanne Napier Riddick returning to her hometown to promote her business and reconnect with family. Born in Aiken, she and husband Walter raised in Staten Island, once thrived on Wall Street before discovering gold leaf art and creating frames, ornaments, plates and trays.
Aiken County Administrator William Shepherd says council seeks clear goals before building a new jail, weighing debt capacity and funding. Overcrowding at the Hampton Avenue jail, now 20 years old, prompts talks of temporary measures like magistrate hearings, televised bonds, and electronic monitoring to reduce the daily count and costs.
Richard Alvanos of the Aiken County Business Alliance accuses the Planning and Zoning Commission of breaking faith and writing its own banner rules despite prior concessions. He predicts the 4:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting could nullify the agreement and tighten control on banners and signs. P&Z Chairman Owen Sheetz says only minor changes were made to can nares sizes and wordings, preserving the sub committee’s intent.
Hurricane Luis splits Barbuda island and wrecks 95 percent of buildings. Barbuda’s 1500 residents flood as sea water contaminates the water supply. Hotels including Coco Point Lodge and Pink Sands are severely damaged while Bermudabound storms raise toll to 16 dead on St Martin and St Maarten. Rescuers seek dozens missing.
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