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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1990
Page
10
The Aiken Public Safety log lists incidents from 7 p.m. August 4 to 7 a.m. August 6, noting two vandalism reports and one possible arrest or incident under investigation. Authorities logged these events for record-keeping and follow-up.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Department logs duress events from Aug 4 to Aug 6 including two larcenies two alarms two suspicious persons one prowler vandalism six domestics one loud noise one trespassing after notice one assault and battery one attempted burglary one vehicle damage one civil dispute one harassment one assault one dispute one private property accident one information one domestic assault one round vehicle one fight in progress and one strong armed robbery. Detention center bookings include Barbara Echols open container Freddie Aaron resist arrest Ben Williams Jr DUI Lola Tharpe disorderly conduct Dennis Seigler malicious injury to property Robert Dean driving under suspension more than first Jack Watts left of center and other charges.
Former state Sen. Tom Smith and lobbyist Ron Cobb linked Lanier’s ascent to political moves in 1986-87 that pushed Col. P L Meek into retirement at age 62. Rideoutte denied political influence, noting official hearings and testimony. Troopers reportedly planned a small demonstration if Lanier had not retired, risking deep division within the Patrol.
NORTH AUGUSTA The Valley Public Service Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the Horse Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant to discuss a wholesale customer service contract with the Aiken County Public Service Authority. Also on the agenda are Johnstown well repair, an office addition and renovation, a computer upgrade proposal, and the appointment of an authority representative to the Aiken County Council Boundary Map Summit.
Aiken County Republican Party sponsors a public meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Aiken County Council Building 736 Richland Ave West Otis Rawls of the S C Tax Commission will be guest speaker to explain the tax effects and answer questions about the anticipated vote
North Augusta City Council will hold third reading on an annexation ordinance for 1000 Martintown Road, property owned by C. Melvin Storey Jr. The meeting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers will also hear first and second readings on unredeemed animal disposal, discuss a city veterinarian contract with Dr. James M. Hawk, and review related items.
The Consolidated District of Aiken County has set 1990 1991 registration hours from 9 am to 4 pm for all elementary middle and high schools. Area by area dates list August 8 9 13 and 14 as registratio n days with make up on August 14 for several groups.
Senator Strom Thurmond backs granting a federal charter to the 2nd Airborne Division Association, citing its tireless defense work. The amendment to the Defense Authorization Act passed by voice vote, noting the division’s WWI activation, WWII air assault role, and Thurmond’s France landing with airborne forces in 1944.
Ridge Spring Monetta High School principal James Anderson resigns effective September to pursue a private sector offer. Dr. Joseph Gant Seas of Ales County says a replacement will be named after the war begins. School starts August 20 with about 325 students enrolled.
Local Clark recognized the dogs near Harden Street calling them Fred and Lady Fred as daily route companions. Neighbors knew the trio and the dogs signaled the postman’s approach. The dogs ignored Clark’s replacement, likely due to the heat and retirement.
H and R Block offers a basic income tax course starting September 10 with morning and evening classes in the Augusta Aiken area and nearby towns. The program covers the 1990 tax law changes, provides texts and forms, awards certificates and CEUs, and may lead to interviews with Block though employment is not guaranteed.
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