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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1990
Page
7
The Aiken Public Safety Department released incident reports covering 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 24. Reports include alleged drug activity obscene phone calls alleged burglary theft and assault and battery with arrests listed in the blotter.
Aiken County Sheriff records show larceny activity from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 24. Detention Center bookings include listed names and times, with details drawn from jail intake notes and police reports.
Roseanne Barr's ex husband William Pentland sues for at least 15 million dollars from Barr and 3 million from her husband Tom Arnold. The 14 year marriage ended in January and Pentland claims half the property plus support per their agreement. Barr's lawyer calls the suit publicity seeking.
In Atlanta moderates within the Southern Baptist Convention approved a plan to divert some offerings from the traditional fund allocation. They insist the vote signals no split, maintaining unity while creating a dual alignment to support missions they endorse. Rev. Jimmy Allen and Rev. David Sapp described the measure as a response to conservatives stripping moderates of a voice in allocations.
Gov. Carroll Campbell said he was satisfied with Medlock’s decision not to prosecute Red Lanier over the incident. Campbell noted Lanier’s presence was wrong and could compromise a federal investigation. FBI Director Sessions moved Verinder to Washington on Aug. 6 after credibility was damaged.
Circuit Judge Frank Eppes heard guilty pleas in Aiken County Sessions Court on Friday. Several defendants received suspended sentences and probation terms after entering pleas, with fines and conditions set by the judge.
U S Rep Arthur Ravenel proposes a five year logging moratorium on the Francis Marion National Forest after Hurricane Hugo damage. He urges salvage timber only, possible hunting season cuts, and forest plan revisions led by the Forest Service with public hearings. Local ranger Glen Stapleton says draft plan due by year end, final in 18 months.
Enrollment figures at USC Aiken should show at least a 5.6 percent increase once late registration ends next week. Pacer Downs student housing is stretching with every apartment filled and 15 students housed in hotels until space is freed. Officials expect housing to stabilize after classes begin.
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