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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1990
Page
1
Dozers begin grinding through the twisted remains of Gilleys, the famed honky tonk tied to Urban Cowboy fame, after a bitter legal fight and arson. Demolition to take about two weeks, leaving only the rodeo arena and recording studio. Audrey Ricio among onlookers lamenting the loss of a landmark in the oil patch.
Notices list Tullie L Brantley Langley Freddy M Green Salley Lester R Marshall Evelyn Merriweather with locations Lebanon Va and North Augusta S C. Page 58 contains full details for these obituaries and notices.
Iraq vows to fight to the finish against occupation of Kuwait and expels military attaches and other envoys from Baghdad embassies of European Community nations. Western diplomats say expulsions seem retaliation for moves by EC members. at least two or three envoys from each EC nation may be expelled. Portugal is mentioned as the only member of ...
Aiken official Barry Johnson with 16 seasons on the job is among South Carolina's most experienced referees. Known for handling football Friday nights, he notes zebras is a common nickname for officials while enduring high praise and harsh words alike.
Charleston area park Charles Towne Landing struggles to fully reopen a year after Hurricane Hugo. Park manager Janson L. Cox says sections remain closed due to flooding and roof damage, and the historical museum and animal forest await full access. Tourism is down about a quarter.
After heavy opposition the Aiken City Commission adjourned discussion on annexing and rezoning 41.80 acres south of the Steeplechase Track. The action is postponed to Oct. 16 to hear horse community input, with residents citing traffic, school load, and property values concerns.
Aiken County Planning Commission approved an ordinance regulating permanent mobile homes and low income housing parks. It requires tie-downs, sets exemptions, budgets $40,000 to $50,000 yearly enforcement, and moves to County Council for enactment. The plan targets mobile home parks, water and waste compliance, subdivision setbacks, screening, and a maximum of six units per acre.
SULLIVANS ISLAND damaged homes await repairs as Sunrise Presbyterian Church members meet under a tent a year after Hurricane Hugo devastated South Carolina. Rev. Mac Hammett recalled a dark day and a moment of death as Hugo hit Charleston and McClellanville with an 18 foot surge. Government and community leaders planned a candlelight ceremony on Charleston City Hall steps, with up to 2000 attendees.
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