Shooting suspect in custody

Anderson man arrested in connection with death of Abbeville resident

September 10, 2006

By BOBBY HARRELL
Index-Journal staff writer

ABBEVILLE — An Anderson man was in custody Saturday night in connection with the shooting death of an Abbeville man.
Trey Chavez Brown, of Anderson, was apprehended around 9:30 p.m. by Aiken County sheriff and police officials, said Lt. Detective Curtis Killian, of the Abbeville City Police.
James Keith Kennedy, 44, was found shot about 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 106 Alice Drive in Abbeville, Killian said.
Kennedy died on his way to be airlifted by helicopter to a hospital, Abbeville County Coroner Ronnie Ashley said.
Kennedy died from a gunshot wound, Ashley said.
The body is being sent to Anderson Area Medical Center for a full autopsy.
Killian said he couldn’t confirm or deny that Kennedy was shot five times.
He said no information about why the shooting occurred would be available until today.
Brown had last been seen driving a white 2004 Dodge Stratus with license plate 800 TCD and a front vanity plate with “Gift from God” printed on it, said Abbeville City Patrolman Angie Burns.
Earlier Saturday, Killian said that Brown could have been traveling to Atlanta, Aiken or somewhere else.
“He could be anywhere,” Killian said.
Kennedy was married and worked for the West Carolina Telephone Co., Ashley said.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was investigating the shooting Saturday with the help of Abbeville City Police and the Abbeville County Sheriff’s Office.
Killian said the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Cobb County (Georgia) Sheriff’s Office are involved with the investigation.

Soccer success

Lander scores big in regional, national polls

September 10, 2006

By JIM JOYCE
Special projects editor

Lander University’s men’s soccer coaches have the Bearcats heading in the right direction, and the first rankings of the year are proof.
The Bearcats, 4-0, are No. 1 in the NSCAA Southeast Regional Rankings and No. 4 in the national rankings as they get ready for Tuesday’s home encounter with Queens University, of the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. Queens is No. 5 in the Southeast.
“Obviously, we’re grateful for that ranking,” coach Van Taylor said. “But, it’s a coaches poll and it’s still early. I think that’s based on the strength of last year, but we’re off to a good start.”
The start includes wins over St. Andrews, Mount Olive, archrival Erskine College and 13th-ranked Lees-McRae.
Thursday night’s game at Lees-McRae was a makeup of the game that was originally scheduled Wednesday and rained out.
Lander scored four second-half goals for a 5-1 win over the CVAC opponent and ended a four-game road trip to open the season.
“We have some difficult games ahead with Queens and USC Upstate, but we’re thankful for the ranking,” Taylor added. “We also know that in the next two weeks, things will be more determined as to where teams are.”
Balance and depth have been factors for the Bearcats’ success.
“The team has played about where I have expected,” Taylor said. “We are well-balanced and have a lot of depth in a number of positions. Adam Arthur and Jamie Ramm are two players who joined the team this year and have contributed immediately to the team success.”
Arthur, a freshman midfielder from York, England, was named Wednesday as Player of the Week in the Peach Belt Conference.
His four-game totals have been consistent, having scored one goal and two assists in the 3-2 win at Mt. Olive, and an assist against Erskine.
He also kicked one goal in the win at Lees-McRae.
At this point, he leads the PBC in points, is tied for first in assists, and is second in goals scored.
“He has come in and immediately put his stamp on the game and on the team,” Taylor said. “He’s off to a great start and we expect big things from him as a player who can create and score goals.
“Not only do we look for big things from him this year, but for the next four years.”
Of the team overall, Taylor said, “I’m pleased with the kids responding to coach (Richard) Rose and myself and to the challenge before them. They worked hard in the preseason and that reflects in the way they play.”
However, he added, “The true test will be in how we respond with that. We have a good group of kids and we want to see if we can continue to keep going.”
Even though all games are taken seriously, the matchup with USC Upstate (Saturday) has grown into quite a rivalry.
“USC Upstate is always strong, and we are expecting a difficult game against them,” Taylor added. “We have developed a strong healthy rivalry with them over the years, and we know when we play each other, both teams will be up for the game.”
It is the Bearcats’ first PBC test of the season, the second coming Sept. 23 at home with Francis Marion University. In between is a Sept. 19 home game with Anderson University of the CVAC.

Opinion

It’s time to end the ‘game’ Iran’s playing with world

September 10, 2006

Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S. C., says harsh diplomacy is needed in dealing with a dangerous Iran.
One of the things Graham recommends is for the United Nations to impose economic and diplomatic sanctions on Iran.
However, he says only “serious and hard-hitting” sanctions enforced by a united effort will work.
He’s right. Still, who is going to ensure that the U. N. is “serious and hard-hitting?”
Time after time U. N. sanctions have been snubbed by Iran and Iraq before it ..... and nothing’s done.
Remember “brinksmanship” by the old Soviet Union? When “dealing” with Iran over its nuclear program, it has practiced brinksmanship expertly. It eggs on the world, promising hope, then at the brink it reneges. In short, Iran is playing a game with the world. It’s time for the world to get serious and win it ..... once and for all.

Obituaries

Bennie Mae Day

Bennie Mae Day, 99, of Magnolia Manor, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at her home.
The family is at the home of a niece, Ann Wells, 122 Swallow Road, Ninety Six.
Services will be announced by Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home.

Emory Emond

Emory William Emond Jr., 82, resident of 414 Rivers Run, widower of Sarah Anne Coleman Emond, died Thursday, September 7, 2006, at Self Regional Medical Center.
Born in New York, New York, August 9, 1924, he was a son of the late Emory W. Sr. and Gertrude Dorman. He was a graduate of St. Johns University in New York and was a US Army Air Corps Veteran of WW II. He was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are three sons, Emory T. Emond of Omaha, Neb., Christopher J. Emond of Woodstock, Ga. and Jay Allen Emond; four grandsons.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, S.C. 29646 or the Greenwood Humane Society, PO Box 242, Greenwood, S.C. 29648.
For online condolences please visit www.blythfuneralhome.com.
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge.

Jessie Mae Hackett

Jessie Mae Hackett, 84, of 106 Emerald Farm Road, widow of Herbert Hackett, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at her home.
The family is at the home.
Services will be announced by Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home.