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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2000
Page
1
The Aiken Standard publishes its annual back to school guide this Thursday as public schools in Aiken County reopen on August 14 for the 2000-2001 year. The edition covers tax free shopping weekend details, complete bus routes, school staff lists, and the yearly calendar.
Ricky Tolliver pleaded guilty to involvement in a crime spree in Aiken and Orangeburg counties that killed one man and wounded another, ending with an unrelated roadside slaying. Judge Diane Goodstein sentenced him to 25 years amid a plea deal. he faces potential 170 years total and is now a state witness in the Orangeburg County case against Charles Dublin.
Obituary notices listed include John Atkins McManus of Graniteville at Napier Funeral Home Jerry Patterson Sr of Aiken at Jackson Brooks Funeral Home Ronald Ronnie Allenson of Salley at Blizzard Funeral Home Karther Walter Young of Salley at Blizzard Funeral Home Walter Rushton of Aiken at Shellhouse Funeral Home. Also mentions page 5A notices and invites readers to read on the web. A food restaurant on the citys south side is noted.
South Aiken High School football players endure grueling practice as Aug 25 looms for a first home game against Midland Valley High School. Assistant coach Mike Hicks calls it history in the making while veteran Eddie Buck recalls the stadium’s arrival and the crowd’s excitement to play at home.
South Carolina Republicans plan a Tuesday breakfast to bend party rules so three delegates pledged to John McCain can be released to support George W. Bush. Lindsey Graham and other McCain supporters push the move to present unity on national TV as McCain already urged his delegates to back Bush. The rule change aims to let Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler announce SC's roll call vote ahead of Bush’s nomination.
GOP convention hears war heroes testify for Bush as McCain Dole and Schwarzkopf urge unity. Powell urges minority outreach while Bush travels by bus through five states and hints Powell join administration. Bush to claim nomination Thursday night.
The City of Aiken sponsors a new coffee table book about the city featuring Ginn Southworth’s photography and essays by Thoma sin Smith. The 100 plus page volume explores what draws people to Aiken and why they choose to live there.
The City of Aiken emphasizes citizenship as the monthly character trait for August. It defines citizenship as ongoing commitment to community and country through law abiding behavior and service. The trait underscores cooperation and neighborly consideration for a thriving society.
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