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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1987
Page
17
A Graniteville convenience store on Aiken Road was robbed last night. Store attendant James E. Hodson chased the thieves after they fled, exchanged gunfire, and the robbers stole about $500. The suspects are described as two Black men. the incident is under investigation.
A PM Magazine crew visited Up Your Alley this morning to film segments on the upcoming lobster races for their TV show. The program is scheduled to air on WIS-TV at 7 30 p.m. Friday May 1.
The Aiken County Council unanimously approved a third reading of an ordinance restricting adult entertainment in unincorporated areas. The measure bars venues within 1,500 feet of residences, schools, libraries, religious facilities, bus stops, or recreational sites and includes sale of X rated videos. Penalties start at 200 dollars per day of operation.
Beech Island hosts Heritage Day at Redcliffe State Park with 19th century crafts, antique cars, and battle reenactments by the 2nd SC Regiment British Redcoats and Scottish American Military Society at 1 PM and 4 PM. Admission free. proceeds aid a future community museum.
Aiken Center prevention educator Lauri Dyer warns teens and parents that drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal. She notes teens are smaller and metabolism differs, stressing that alcohol absorption is slowed by high protein foods and that empty calories offer no safety.
Ms Dyer explains salty foods increase thirst and drinking. only time sobers a person. Coffee or a shower do not reverse intoxication and impair reaction time earlier than the legal limit of .10 percent. She urges party planners to take responsibility.
The County Development Committee reviewed three Public Works proposals after private haulers’ contracts expire on December 31. One plan was rejected for staffing and equipment costs over six hundred thousand dollars. A second option would reduce green box sites from 89 to 40 and add five mini landfills at about five hundred thirty thousand dollars, with four trucks and about eighteen more staff. The third proposal favors franchising haulers in eastern unincorporated areas while the county runs the western end at about three hundred thousand dollars. Committee chair Medwell Hill seeks more information. six months would be needed to implement the chosen method.
North Augusta voters head to the polls on April 28 to choose three city council seats. Incumbents Lark W. Jones and Edward O. Ergle seek reelection with Jim Harris as Republican candidate. Democrat slate includes Donald Denny Ben Kinsey and Tommie Johnson. Republicans hold six seats. polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Aiken County Council reviews 1986 summer initiatives with 105 824 meals served at 49 sites from June 2 to August 22. A plan for about 55 sites in 1987 is discussed while a reading enrichment program and recreation efforts face mixed success due to staff and interest shortages and heat.
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