Aiken County POW MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
Aiken County holds a POW MIA Recognition Day event at the Veterans Memorial Park on Richland Avenue East. Ed Hammons of the Marine Corps League says more than 100 ex POWs and families will attend as Sen. Tommy Moore and Sen. Greg Ryberg speak, with flag rites, dove release, a 21 gun salute, and a large fire truck flag display.
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Aiken County
Ed Hammons
Marine Corps League, Detachment #999 Inc
Jay
Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park
Richland Avenue
Hammons
George Bush
Tommy Moore
Greg. Ryberg
Hodges
Sen. Ryberg
Lee Cavanaugh
Fred Cavanaugh
Sonny Riggs
Riggs
Veterans Affairs Service
Department of Public Safety
Pete Frommer
Richard Abney
Aiken
New York
Frommer
Parkway
Park
Rammons
Patriotism Drives Demand for 9-11 Buttons in Aiken County
In Aiken County patriotic buttons surge in popularity as residents support the nation after the September 11 attacks. Screenprint Factory and Howell Printing produce thousands, with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross and a victim fund. Donations welcome at local outlets.
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Aiken County
New York
Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C
Screenprint Factory
Steve Black
Black
United States
Howell
American Red Cross
Zerox
America
Howell Printing
Aiken Standard
Lanny NeSmith
Judge seeks reason for release of grand jury witness list
In York Virginia a judge demands why the district attorney’s office released the names of grand jury witnesses from the 1969 York race riots related to the Lillie Belle Allen killing and the Henry C. Schaad shooting. Lawyers for nine white defendants seek transcripts for an October 1 pretrial, citing long delays affecting eyewitnesses.
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York
John C. Uhler
York County
Charlie Robertson
Lillie Belle Allen
Aiken
Uhler
Allen
South Carolina
Henry C. Schaad
Schaad
York Hospital
Aiken Joins Hodges in Drive for NYC Relief
Aiken will participate in Gov. Jim Hodges South Carolina Cares campaign to raise funds for New York and Washington relief efforts. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh said the city opted for state coordinated aid after discussing Youngs Central Savannah River Area drive. The fund is coordinated by the Governor's office and the Red Cross with a toll free line and Greenville mailing address.
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Saf
Bit Bengt
Sheppard's
Aiken Community
Aiken
Fred Cavanaugh
Aiken County
Shepeardblood
Augusta
Bob Young
New York
Washington, D.C
Jim Hodges
South Carolina
Cavanaugh
Young
Savannah River
South Carolina Cares
Hodges
Governor's Office
American Red Cross
Greenville
S.C
Younng
Reward Offered in North Augusta Slaying Mystery
Police seek tips in the Sept 18 2000 killing of Clifford Wayne Williams at a North Augusta bar. A $5000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. call Det George Shaw at 803 7912121. Donations to the Wayne Williams Reward Fund go to Georgia Bank and Trust at 409 Fury's Ferry Road Martinez GA 30907.
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North Augusta
Clifford Wayne Williams
George Shaw
North Augusta Department of Public Safety
Wayne Williams
Georgia Bank & Trust Company
Fury’s Ferry Road
Martinez
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