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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2003
Page
2
A reader argues English should be the requirement for citizenship and urges action on language barriers. The letter also covers road funding, driver retests, DMV praise, and safety concerns about a soda stand near Whiskey Road amid traffic and crime worries.
The piece notes that obtaining permission at the start would have avoided trouble. Readers are invited to call the Talkback hotline or email with comments. Names not required and comments may be edited for space and content by the Aiken Standard.
Mayor Fred Cavanaugh filed for reelection to extend his 12 year tenure, with District 1 and 3 seats also open. Beverly Clyburn, mayor pro tem, filed, while Don Sprawls plans to file soon. Filing runs through Aug 11 with primaries possible on Sept 9 and general on Nov 4 after a 4-2-1 voting plan approved July 17. Contact party offices for appointments and details.
Leo Leonard Pearson appears on discharge papers dated 1919 1946 and 1973 from World War I II and Vietnam showing a father son and grandson all served in the U S Army. The framed documents hang in the Pearson home alongside photos and memoirs detailing military life and family history.
James Wang, 16 at the 1997 Ennis pawn shop killing, seeks post conviction relief alleging ineffective counsel due process and jurisdiction issues. He and three co defendants were tried as adults for murder and armed robbery and sentenced to life in prison or decades.
A warrant is out for Dana D. Risi 25 of Blackville on assault and battery with intent to kill after a 3 am Sunday shooting outside Mingles at 274 Main Drive Aiken. Victim Stacey Bing 29 was taken to MCGA Augusta. condition unknown. A second shooting occurred 24 hours earlier at Nicholson Village bar. Call tips to 800-922-9709 or Crime Stoppers 866-88CRIME.
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