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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1996
Page
4
A collection of brief quotes spans education funding in Aiken County, Habitat for Humanity dedication remarks, a defense attorney's colorful characterization in a $50 million suit, corrections on a defense waste valve, a judge weighing death penalty jury seating, civic awards, a Jamaica court ruling reaction, a North Charleston suit loss over a recipe, a Hootie and the Blowfish concert turnout, and a Van Buren tornado night narration.
An umpire recounts a forfeited game when one team failed to show up and the coach and parents pressured for the forfeit win. He praises the kids’ desire to play, critiques parenting dynamics, and contrasts past sports memories with present competitive pressures.
Aiken Standard lists location at 124 Rutland Drive P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 with office hours 8 30 a m 5 30 p m on weekdays and 1 7 a m on weekends For circulation call 649 5315 Circulation customer service hours are 5 90 p m 7 30 p m weekdays 7 a m 10 30 am Saturdays and 7 a m 11 a m Sundays Switchboard 648 2311 Fax 648 6052 Story ideas editors and sports editor reachable at 648 2911 Publisher’s number 648 2311 for Scott B Hunter
Michael Gibbons notes learning to lose is as important as winning. He predicts a humorous umpire moment where a game is halted and no score is kept, rewarding kids for cartwheels in the outfield. He emphasizes resilience, enjoyment, and sportsmanship over perfection.
The Myrtle Beach Sun News endorses Gov Beasleys state race relations commission while stressing openness to diverse voices in hearings across South Carolina. The paper urges a clear no tolerance stance on racism and supports using the commission to improve quality of life.
South Carolina ranks 48th in turnout in 1992 and 1994, with lawmakers opposing two convenience ideas. One would have kept 46 voter offices open two Saturdays before elections for absentee voting, the other would rename absentee voting to early voting. Cost estimated at 80 000 dollars. Citizens urged to push for easier registration and voting.
Gov. Beasley proposes 29 million for juvenile facility upgrades rehabilitation and security while the Senate Finance Committee contends with a 24 million earmark cut. The plan aims to end overcrowding separate higher risk offenders and expand Marine Institute style centers to improve rehabilitation outcomes amid high recidivism. The full Senate is urged to restore funding to meet federal court remedies and task force recommendations.
The State reports that South Carolina DSS will notify thousands of nonpayers with 90 days to arrange payment or lose licenses including driver, commercial and professional licenses. The policy targets mostly fathers in DSS enforced cases, while law licenses remain under Supreme Court action.
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