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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2001
Page
1
Bobby Labonte says he understands what happened in the February fatal crash of Dale Earnhardt and expects NASCAR's forthcoming report to reveal little surprise. He spoke after testing at Darlington Raceway.
State Columbia report says former guard Houston Cagle suffered job loss and housing relocation after a prison sex case involving convicted child killer Susan Smith. His attorney Debbie Chapman says Cagle nearly harmed himself by drinking lye two months ago amid public backlash.
Arthur W. Hodan of North Augusta Marian B. Ryans of Williston and Cynthia Angel White of Augusta are listed in the deaths notices for 5A with brief biographical details and funeral arrangements.
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Gov. Hodges orders troopers and safety workers to hold exercises near the Savannah River Site on August 29 to test how the state would block potential plutonium shipments from the federal government. He criticizes the Bush administration for pursuing a permanent storage plan.
In Aiken County elementary schools, kindergartners and other students returned after summer break. Rickey Baisley said he looks forward to basketball and making friends while mom Susan worries about learning the layout. First grader Sarah Michealsick and second grader Emma Johnson expressed enthusiasm for math, recess, and helping new students.
The Aiken City Council rejected water service for a proposed three story Country Inn and Suites with a 12,000 square foot conference center south of the city. The 5-2 vote cited an earlier 1990 agreement for sewer service and concerns about growth on Whiskey Road.
Aiken Technical College will close its Child Development Center effective August 31. Fourteen children currently enrolled will move to another daycare as demand for childcare has declined with more free public school programs for four year olds. ATC President Dr. Susan Graham stresses the decision reflects enrollment trends, not center quality.
Philip Lord reports filing for Aiken City Council seats closes as the field widens with more candidates entering the race. Officials note updated candidate lists and potential ballot changes as deadlines loom.
Aiken voters will decide Sept 11 as candidates file for two at large council seats. Republicans Pat Canning Jane Vaughters and Ed Girardeau seek the two at large spots. Democrats Debbie Williams Wilkins Byrd also run. District 4 has two Republicans challenging the incumbent. District 2 features Mayor Pro Tem Lessie Price and Davis Cheek with Cheek confirming filing late week. Byrd, longtime attorney and Historic Aiken Foundation leader, outlines four point platform.
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