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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2000
Page
1
A Matlock Baptist Church pastor ends a 24 year tenure as he retires. The community reflects on his steady leadership and service to the congregation.
Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford face lawsuits over tread loss in ATX ATX II and Wilderness tires. Critics say NHTSA delays and weak authority hinder auto safety oversight while Ford recalls spread in Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Brenda Brisbin a USC Law School graduate joined the Second Judicial Circuit solicitor's office. A spokesman said she began work Friday and will prosecute criminal domestic conduct cases with Assistant Solicitor Frank Young before handling criminal sexual conduct matters. She fills a vacancy from Deputy Solicitor Lawrence Brown who resigned to enter private practice.
The Thoroughbreds opened their season at the new South Aiken High School stadium with a 42-14 victory over Midland Valley High School. Attendance celebrated history with quotes from Principal Bill Gassman, former Hagood Stadium memories, and praise for the new facility and mascot Randy Gaines.
A National Safety Council report places South Carolina as the second most deadly state for driving with 2.4 deaths per 100 million miles in 1999, while Massachusetts is deemed safest at 0.8 and Mississippi worst at 2.7. Densely populated states show lower death rates due to slower travel and quicker hospital access.
Several college coaches joined U S Rep Lindsey Graham in pushing a bill with Tim Roemer to ban gambling on amateur athletics. He warns it would protect sport integrity and cites a billion dollar industry eroding collegiate athletics.
In Columbia at Trenholm Road United Methodist Church Rev. Don Britt preaches against the state lottery while Gov. Jim Hodges sits in the pew as the No Lottery 2000 proposal pushes to amend the constitution for education funding. Clergy divisions reflect a heated public debate ahead of the November 7 vote.
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