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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1990
Page
13
In 1987 an audit of the Clearwater Water and Sewer District reported financial records in conflict with agreements tied to federal loans, highlighting governance and compliance concerns within the utility.
The Aiken County Council Judicial and Public Safety panel meets at 7 p.m. today in the County Council chambers on Richland Avenue. The hazardous materials team, a squad of emergency services personnel, would respond to chemical and toxic spills under federal mandate.
The North Augusta City Council schedules a special meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the municipal building council conference room to enter executive session to discuss personnel issues.
Johnston businessman Monk Coleman once aimed for a pro football career but was halted by a violent car crash. He remains an avid fan, listing favorite teams including the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
During a ceremony in Aiken County, ROBERT E ALEXANDER made a joke about the defendant's sentence. He spoke to Circuit Judge FRANK EPPES noting he has several children and is the sole wage earner. The judge then imposes 90 days weekend service. The defendant’s wife is described as a mad mother in the courtroom.
County offices, including major permitting departments, will move to Kalmia Plaza to streamline permit procedures and lay groundwork for a geographic information system funded by private maps. The plan also enables tax mapping and a public documents reading room benefiting all county services.
USC Aiken opened the fall term with nearly 3000 enrolled students and an unofficial 5 percent rise in enrollment. Public information director Deidre Martin said official figures arrive after late rs, while North Augusta registration extended to last night. Pacer Downs housing was full with overflow students staying in hotels.
USC Aiken opens a new North Augusta site in Triangle Plaza to house undergraduate classes and the Small Business Development Center. Five evening courses will run this semester while more classes may follow, with officials stressing community accessibility and support for entrepreneurs served by the center.
Aiken City Manager Roland H. Windham told the Rotary Club that a two week trip to the Soviet Union shows evident problems in the economy with shortages and long lines for basic goods. He said average Russians are hospitable but desire a better life and faster change from Gorbachov era policies. He noted Moscow Kiev and Odessa during visits with officials to promote free enterprise concepts. John D. Hopkins Jr. was named a Paul Harris Fellow at the meeting.
North Augusta Public Safety officers stopped a speeding car on Buena Vista Avenue. James Anderson 20 and Indian Dunn 18 were charged with possession of crack cocaine and transferring firearms with Anderson also charged with conspiracy to murder and a separate murder conspiracy under investigation. Authorities recovered eight weapons, including two 9 mm submachine guns and six pistols. Anderson posted a 17000 bond. Dunn remains in detention. A third suspect fled into nearby woods and has not been captured.
Republican challenger Ray Haskett toured the 11 county Third District last night and planned to visit Barnwell County and Aiken before continuing south on U S 19. He said he has lost about two percent and aimed to campaign in the Aiken business district this morning. The race is against incumbent Democrat Butler Derrick.
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