16 Apr 2000
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 2000
Page
1
As February becomes March, many taxpayers delay their returns awaiting W-2 forms. This year a weekend shift grants two extra days to procrastinate, with an automatic August 15 extension possible via Form 4868. Extensions cost no extra time to pay taxes owed, which accrue five percent interest if unpaid by April 17, and online filing is now available.
Aiken County Coroner reports Charles McKevie, 45, of Congress Road, died after being struck from behind by a pickup on East Pine Log Road near Randolph Street around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. He died at Aiken Regional Medical Centers about an hour later. The driver’s identity is not released.
The NAACP may stand alone in pressing a tourism boycott after South Carolina Senate approved a bill to remove the Confederate flag from the State House. Allies fear sovereignty issues remain and plan to press economic sanctions if necessary, while officials debate a flag relocation compromise.
USA Weekend surveyed local students about school safety. Many reported witnessing violence but not involvement while feeling verbally abused or threatened at times. Quotes from Beech Island sopho more John Loveday and Aiken High freshman Andria Baisley highlight perceived police presence and concerns after the Columbine anniversary.
Palm Sunday recalls Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the crowd's shifting praise. The sermon reflects on Jesus temptation, the true messiahship, and the week of Holy Week leading to Calvary and the resurrection, urging prayer penance and reflection.
Obituary notices list several individuals with their funeral homes and locations including Rosie Parker Bryant of Birmingham at Arlington Funeral Home, Marie Black Croze of Dearing at Starling Funeral Home, Grady H. Martin of North Augusta, Charles McKevie of Aiken, Irene Key Mene of North Augusta, Raymond Francis Moller of Springfield at Folk Funeral Home, Judith Hall Schumpert of Williston, Olen Walker of Aiken, and others. The notices reference associated funeral homes such as Bir ingham, North Augusta, Harlem, and Williston providers and list various cremation or burial arrangements.
A summary of local youth activities and upcoming events. Monday features a playful “class warfare” with students staging a “Wattle of the Classes,” followed by health, food, Easter treats, and weekend shows. The newspaper also previews the Aiken Spring Classic Horse Show and regional cyber recruiter activity.
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