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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2003
Page
2
A reader condemns removal of trees from U S Highway 1 between Aiken and Augusta, calling the site an eyesore and urging focus on drug issues. The letter references Essie Mae Williams stories and invites reader comments via Talkback hotline and email.
Aiken County Parks hosts a Back to School Bash on Friday Jan 2 at Harrison Carver Park with games and activities from noon to 4 pm. Ruth Paxton offers walk through square dancing starting Jan 6 at 7:30 pm at 73 Indian Springs Road. Bingo Hour begins Jan 6 at the Recreation Center noon to 1 pm. Board of Disabilities meets Jan 8 at 7 pm. Camellia Society show prep event Jan 17 18. Hitchcock Healthcare offers a seven week freedom from smoking class starting Jan 12 at 6 pm with stress management and related skills. call Kara Flanders at 648-8344.
Willie Hicks 38 filed a second PCR seeking more relief after an Alford plea to murder kidnapping and armed robbery tied to the 1993 death of Andrew Hagan. Hicks argues ineffective counsel and sentencing errors while facing a possible 21 year additional term and release around age 60.
Retailers brace for a wave of postholiday exchanges and refunds. Co manager Rick Mansell cites steady returns through year end with peak activity around midday. Shoppers at Target report short lines and quick processing as customers swap gifts and use gift cards for future purchases.
The City of Aiken begins its Christmas tree recycling through January 6 at the Weeks Center Citizens Park and Smith Hazel Recreation Center. Trees become mulch for city flower beds and green spaces. Howard and Mary Shanks dropped off a 6 foot fir on Friday while visiting their son, noting the early drop to help after an injury. Donors can drop trees daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at municipal parks and contact 642-7631 for details.
Richard K. Allen was named vice president and deputy general manager of Wackenhut Services Inc at the Savannah River Site. He succeeds Arthur J. Graves who retires after 12 years as VP and GM, bringing 30 plus years in security and law enforcement. Allen previously led at Rocky Flats and served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force with roles at Peterson AFB Nellis AFB Kirtland AFB and more.
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