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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2002
Page
4
Government pledges a free national do-not-call registry to block many unwanted sales calls by spring. FTC plans a bid process to create the registry with Internet and toll-free enrollment, renewals every five years, and quarterly telemarketer checks. Violators face up to 11000 dollar fines. charities are exempt.
The Schofield Middle School site will be expanded while Warrenville Elementary hosts programs and Byrd Elementary is slated for a six week session after holidays. Director Shawn Risher cites a large 10 to 20 child week wait list due to limited facilities. Coordinators Virginia Coleman and Graay Quattlebaum praise the program for homework help and good decision making.
Bostwick praises return of her two dogs from a pack that attacked jogger Dr Michael Fulford. The remaining dogs were sold to Florida residents. Simons’ ruling clears Bostwick of criminal charges, but Fulford considers litigation. Veterinary microchips may be implanted to trace dogs and improve owner accountability.
Jackson council members including Etheredge sign the special audit document and praise town clerk Bonnie Stikeleather as the CPA commends detailed records. Officials say the audit clarifies mileage reporting changes and underscores the need for a $1 million federal grants and loans to fund a new water tower and utility lines. The town center renovation of the old school house is tied to the community center plan.
South Carolina Department of Public Safety launches a 21 trooper DUI enforcement unit targeting the Midlands Pee Dee Grand Strand and Upstate. The effort covers 17 high emphasis counties plus all 46 counties, funded by a 2.2 million federal grant under the You Drink and Drive You Lose program.
South Carolina faces possible federal penalties up to 6.9 million if legal limits are not eased by Oct 1. Critics say DUI prosecutions vary by county, trooper staffing is down, and limited patrols reduce deterrence. Officials cite complex laws and heavy defense costs as factors in ongoing alcohol related fatalities.
The shooting at a white Cadillac carrying Allen and her relatives led to murder charges. Ten white men faced trial. six pleaded guilty to lesser charges, including Arthur Messersmith. Former York Mayor Charlie Robertson was acquitted by the same all white jury.
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