25 Apr 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 2001
Page
1
Local citizens gathered Tuesday to hear preliminary results from a three mile study of Whiskey Road south corridor between Pine Log Road and Talatha Church Road. The analysis outlines initial aesthetics observations and potential improvements.
Los Angeles Robert Downey Jr the onetime comeback lead on Ally McBeal was fired Tuesday after his arrest amid an investigation into possible drug influence. The move comes as Downey seeks to revive his acting career following past legal troubles.
Obituary notices list Douglas L Ammons of North Augusta Dorothy H Clark Aken Darryl Freeman of Aiken Leroy Robinson of Temple Hil Ma James M Tice Jr of Langley and others. funeral details appear on page 5A with ordering and dates.
Strawberry patches at Bell Farms in Ward and North Augusta report light impact from recent freezing and warm spells. Louise Thrailkill notes berries were sold out quickly after delaying opening to ripen. Ice protection helped preserve the crop and the patches look ruby bright. Bell Farms Ward lies on Highway 23 between Johnston and Ward. North Augusta patch sits at Martintown and Knob Cone roads near I 20. Local contact numbers: Ward 685 7301, North Augusta 279 3481.
Governor Jim Hodges renews defense of Savannah River Site funding and asks Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham to spare environmental measures. He says proposed $159 million in cuts risks safe storage treatment and disposal of wastes at SRS and directs staff to oppose inadequate funding.
Sheriff Howard Sellers of Aiken County is recovering well after an April 12 abdominal surgery at ARMC to remove a non cancerous obstruction in the small intestine. He has returned to the office on a limited basis and expects a full schedule in two to three weeks, according to the sheriff's office.
Aiken Jaycees announce a full fair renovation converting the event into a 10 day Western Carolina State Fair. Plans include new buildings expanded parking and a 62 unit camping facility as part of the name change and expansion.
In Columbia, a consumer reports self service pumps cutting off at $50 as gas climbs past 1.50 a gallon. AAA Carolinas notes the average unleaded price tops 1.50, a 20 year high, with experts warning prices could reach $2 per gallon statewide.
The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee led a two hour session in Aiken on plans to issue school and district report cards starting in November. Committee chair Ismail Sarnet emphasized building a knowledge based economy and targeting school problems to improve outcomes.
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