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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2003
Page
2
A resident asks why the Aiken County School Board would approve a 15 mill tax increase without standard readings and a public hearing. The speaker accuses officials of shortchanging citizens, cites neighborhood trash and luxury projects, and demands scrutiny of tax dollars.
A reader charges a report claimed inmates earn six to ten dollars daily for meals and lodging, while the inmate denies pay and says no inmate receives wages. The letter also urges coverage changes and taxes, criticizing local taxes and press focus on the Carpenter case.
Voters head to polls today in North Augusta to choose three council seats as two Democrats Darrell Blocker and Rev Larry Brown compete against three incumbents Jimmy Adams Carolyn Baggott and Ken McDowell. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm with results at the next council meeting.
A memorial at Palmetto Golf Club celebrated Bobby Knowles whose long amateur career included 1951 and 1952 Masters appearances and Walker Cup play. Friends recalled his zest, humor, and influence, noting his scoring innovations at The Masters and his impact beyond the course.
Council members Beverly Clyburn and Lessie Price urged representation of constituents as the Aiken City Council voted 52 to send a revised 42-1 plan to the U S Department of Justice. NAACP leaders oppose the change citing minority voting dilution, with districts 1 and 2 dropping from 56 and 58 percent to about 51.18 and 52.45 percent respectively.
United States Attorney J Strom Thurmond Jr says the sentencing in United States v Shirley E Smith Cr No 1 02 13 is moved to Wednesday May 14 at 10 am in Columbia district court. Smith was found guilty by a jury in Aiken on July 19 2002 of perjury tied to allegations her supervisor sexually harassed her while employed by the Department of Energy.
New tours announce dining options with lunch served Wednesday through Sunday from 11 30 to 2 and dinner available Wednesday through Saturday starting at 6 30. Contact 803 641 2228 for details and reservations.
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