24 Sep 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1997
Page
1
Author Kurt Vonnegut delivers remarks to a USCA audience, outlining his views on literature and society. The feature highlights his engaging style and potential discussion topics for students and readers.
The United Way of County began its annual drive with early pledges totaling $530,880. Pacesetter groups and corporate campaigns boost progress as Savannah River Site workers contribute $203,166 and $75,000 in corporate gifts toward a $725,000 goal. Local groups such as Aiken Elementary, Aiken Regional Medical Centers, BiLo stores, and RCS Corp report gains alongside matched employee pledges.
Death notices from Wagener North Augusta Aiken Blythe Georgia and local areas report the passing of Alvin A B Ables Addie Butler Boyd Ruth R Hutchinson William Langley and Herman Albert Jake Snipes. The brief notices name the deceased and their locations without additional details.
Tuesday's Ga lottery results show 8 418 in Cash 4 4042 and Pantaay 5 numbers 10 14 24 28 2. Authorities caution players to verify drawings and protect personal information.
PALFED plans to merge with Regions Financial Corp of Montgomery Alabama. The deal will rebrand the combined bank as Regions Bank of South Carolina with Regions exchanging 0.70 share per PALFED share. Regions gains up to 19.9 percent option in PALFED shares.
PALFED and Regions Financial Corp announce a merger to form Regions Bank of South Carolina. Regions will issue 0.7 Regions shares for each PALFED share. The move follows pressure from major PALFED stockholders to sell or merge.
Savannah River Site teams join Aiken County Habitat for Humanity on Edgefield Avenue to build two houses and refine teamwork while updating cooling systems. York International Bechtel Savannah River Merrick Southeast Westinghouse Savannah River Company and others participate as volunteers.
The College Board reports undergraduate tuition and fees at four year institutions up five percent from last year, public colleges averaging over 10000 including room and board, private schools over 21400. Costs have surged over five years, outpacing inflation amid calls to curb rises and calls for cost restructuring.
A state circuit judge delayed rulings on motions for a new trial for convicted murderer Jerry B. McWee by 60 days. McWee, once an Augusta police officer, faces possible death in the first case for the July 1991 Perry convenience store killing. The hearing covered issues including co-defendant testimony, mental state, and legal counsel adequacy while replacement attorneys were named for McWee’s defense. A second murder charge involving George Willis could again bring death penalty considerations, with witness testimony from Scott and juror Lemon shaping the stalled proceedings.
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