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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1987
Page
11
A Langley woman told the Aiken County Sheriff she accepted a ride at the Depot store in Bath and was driven to Beech Island where a man attempted to rape her. She sustained facial bruises and body injuries but said she would press charges if she learns the suspect’s name.
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly breakfast meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 a m at the North Augusta Community Center. The program features the North Augusta Woman's Club discussing the Adopt A School Program.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for misspelling Gwladys Mrs William C Casper in last Wednesday's edition. It also corrects that Edge Productions Inc. production assistant Ron Grant was misidentified as Fred E Humes in a front page business section photo.
The Administrative Committee of the Aiken County Council will review a financing plan for the Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center at 5 p.m. ahead of a 7 p.m. special meeting at the County Council Building in Aiken. National Health Corp. seeks a fixed 12500 monthly fee for 44 beds, with other terms under review.
The council will hold a second reading and public hearing tonight at 7 30 for rezoning a half acre at Whiskey and Boardman Roads from residential to professional. Opponents cite potential commercial development, while supporters say it creates a buffer and allows office use. Also on the agenda a stable and horses request, street right of way signs, Pine Log Road annexation, higher water deposits, appointments to boards, and Langley Pond pollution study clearance.
Walter Ralph Sands of Scotts North Carolina drowned near Litchfield Beach while 65-year-old man was floating face down in chest deep surf near the Litchfield Inn. Rescue crews carried him from the water and performed CPR as his wife and 36-year-old son watched. Coroner says death ruled accidental.
Edgefield County Circuit Court opens with Judge Hubert Long presiding Guilty pleas expected today Tomorrow the arson and conspiracy retrial of Acie Cain begins Cain faces three indictments including criminal conspiracy and accessories before the fact of arson He is linked to the burning of Dee's Grocery on U S 25 and alleged plots to torch other local businesses in mid 1986 Cain also faces burglary charges related to a home on Martintown Road Rodgers and Scott testified against Cain saying he masterminded the incidents The prior trial ended in a mistrial with a hung jury parts of the case remain unresolved
Law officers and lawmakers debate the reach of the new obscenity statute going into effect October 1. The bill elevates dissemination of obscene materials to a felony with up to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine, targeting child pornography and minor exposure.
Local residents plan a third meeting tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in Aiken County Council Chambers to discuss Langley Pond pollution from textile plants and sewer systems. The group seeks inclusion in testing negotiations between SCDHEC and United Merchants and Manufactur ers Graniteville Co and the city of Aiken. Signs urged avoiding eating fish from Langley Pond due to mercury and heavy metals found in recent tests.
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