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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2002
Page
1
Atlanta AP reports Lisa Left Eye Lopes of TLC died in a car wreck in Honduras. The star would have turned 31 next month and her record label confirmed the tragedy early Friday.
The Senate passed a broad energy bill affecting motorists, farmers, and wind turbine operators. Californians fear gasoline shortages and price spikes while environmentalists protest the legislation’s provisions.
Five individuals are listed in the obituary notices: Jack Durden of Warrerville, Robert Walter Freiday of Alpharetta, Ellen Chavis Jeffcoat of Wagener, John Langlands Neilson, and Ken Muri L. Sinclair of Batesburg Leesville.
At Clemson Gov Hodges clashed with Energy Sec Spencer Abraham over sending weapons grade plutonium to Savannah River Site dominating a Thursday forum. Six Republican candidates for South Carolina Third District faced questions from a three member panel during a 90 minute session.
Mary Jo Herring describes her role at the shelter for children as a grandma figure, visiting at least twice weekly to rock babies, play with older kids, supervise baths and homework, chaperone trips, bake cookies, and donate items. The children greet her warmly and ask what she brought, such as puzzles and jump ropes last week.
The South Carolina Senate approved a 5.6 billion budget after seven hours of debate that cuts roughly 9 percent from state agencies and raises several fees to cover a shortfall. Public schools and the Health and Human Services Department avoided most cuts. Senate Finance Chair comments reflect the unusual scale of the action.
Local reaction to the budget shows the Senate restoring funds to Gov. Hodges First Steps early childhood education program. Senator David Thomas of Fountain Inn notes a lack of money while supporters praise the restoration of about 11 million of the nearly 16 million requested. Marie Louise Ramsdale, First Steps rector, calls the move a sign the Senate backs the program.
Nine white men including former York Mayor Charlie Robertson are to be tried in September for the 1969 murder of a Black woman in Harrisburg during race riots. Jury selection begins September 23 for all nine defendants with three holding tentative plea deals awaiting judge approval.
The Pine Log Road project on Aiken s south side is about a month from completion. The DOT says final surface work on US 78 and side streets plus pavement markings will wrap up soon. Contractors Cherokee Construction and Satterfield Construction have used about 100 workers on a 6.1 million dollar job aimed at reducing congestion and improving safety.
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