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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1978
Page
13
Aiken County Council in March enacted a bondsmen ordinance now facing state pushback. State officials request repeal arguing overreach. county insists the measure governs bondsmen and could model state policy. Court action anticipated to test constitutionality and authority.
Government by Lin Smithwick II may push toward a statewide statute but for now the county fights to defend its bondsmen and magistrates ordinance in court. Officials note no sanctions or follow-up mechanism exist to enforce compliance.
Weekend accidents across South Carolina claimed seven lives including a drowning victim. In Pamplico the driver Liston B. Coler Jr. steered into the Great Pee Dee River after a collision. In Carlsle Jimmy Ross Wades Jr. died when his car struck a tree on a rural road. In Columbia Robert Mahaffey died in a collision at an intersection.
North Augusta resident Debra Meyers reported a burglary Friday at 1136 Ridgecrest Ave. valued at about $750. Thief(s) took a stereo, two am fm clock radios, a 19 inch color TV, a diamond wedding ring and a gold wedding band. Investigation continues.
Rabies is increasing in both domestic and wild animals says DHEC. Private landowners who lease land for hunting must ensure hunting dogs are vaccinated against rabies before joining hunts. Vaccination must use a DHEC approved vaccine and be evidenced by a veterinarian certificate.
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