Tragic plane crash Kills 12 in Shacklefords Virginia
A small twin engine plane transporting 10 parachutists from a skydiving school slammed into a rural house on Woods Lane in Shacklefords Virginia. All aboard and ethanol evangelist Philip Harris were killed. Harris’s wife and daughter were away. his son Vincent Jr. escaped unharmed. Neighbors recalled the preacher’s ministry as he and his family faced the disaster. Federal investigators arrived and began assessing the crash scene.
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Harris
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Evangelist Harris
First Baptist Church
Michael
Tidewater Virginia
Regions study cites strengths and education gaps in growth plan
The Augusta Aiken region report praises a favorable business climate and strong labor pool aided by technical schools. It flags weak public education and weak image in economic development, notes high wage concerns, and calls for industrial parks to attract megainvestment firms like Owens Corning and Kimberly Clark.
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Humes
Augusta-Aiken
James
Owens-Corning
Kimberly-Clark
Fire Damages Store. Cause Undetermined Yet
Captain Frommer stated investigators will return to examine the exterior today after a blaze began on page 1A and left Herron’s store unoccupied upstairs. The 70 year old owner opened the shop at 21, born and raised behind it, with plans to clean up after the damage.
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Capt. Frommer
Herron
Polish visitors celebrate ties with Augusta community
Visiting May remarks highlight cultural links between Poles and Americans in Augusta. Local hosts note Irish dancing roots for clogging and European origins of barbecue refined by southern cooks. Wituszynski praises the area during a enlightening stay, as sister city Nowy Sacz strengthens ties with Columbia County.
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Hills
America
Augusta
Wituszynski
Ginny Husen
Martinez
Nowy Sacz
Columbia County
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