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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1995
Page
5
Prosecutor Tommy Pope announces he will seek re election next year and leave the choice to voters on his handling of the Susan Smith murder case. He defends seeking the death penalty for Smith 23, charged in the drowning deaths of her two sons.
Lt. Chuck Canterbury of Horry County, with 17 years in law enforcement, becomes South Carolina’s first to join the Fraternal Order of Police national executive board as second vice chairman. President Clinton called to congratulate Canterbury and the five officers. He said the honor shows the FOP’s high regard.
Former South Carolina attorney general Travis Medlock has joined the Columbia firm Lide, Montgomery and Pats. The change became official August 1, confirmed partner Vinton Lide.
Former police Chief Doug Pye won a seat on the Chesnee City Council with 152 of 216 votes cast on Tuesday. He said the result reflects public disapproval of his termination by Mayor Max Cash and marks his first public office.
In Salt Lake City the four day Let s Rock Building up the People of God conference drew over 4000 youths from 40 states and several countries but attendance remains well below the 1947 peak. Organizers admit youths feel unheard and lack leadership roles while programs now tackle racism AIDS substance abuse and violence with updated workshops.
Southern pine beetles have destroyed more SC timber than ever, raising losses to over 26 million dollars. Surveys show spread to 19 counties led by Oconee, Anderson, Pickens, Greenville, Laurens, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper, with dry spring weather heightening vulnerability. Forestry officials urge frequent inspections and rapid detection of red needles and trunk patches before trees die.
In Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards cites public demand for harsh sentences as the cause of jail crowding. He advocates supervised probation and education as alternatives. A Justice Dept report shows a prison population spike to 1.5 million. Candidate Cleo Fields supports redirecting funds from prisons to education to curb crime.
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