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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2004
Page
1
Townsend, appointed coroner of Aiken County in 1982 and first woman in the post in the state, died at home after a four year cancer struggle. She had served 22 years with professionalism and compassion, announced retirement in January to end June and spend more time with family.
Friends and officials praise Sue Townsend a pioneering coroner whose career in Aiken County spanned growth of the office from one full time coroner to deputies and on call staff She helped certify the office into the National Crime Information Center and earned national recognition for anti drunken driving efforts Her loss is called a terrible one for the county and state by lawmakers and colleagues
Edwards defeats Kerry statewide while Kerry leads in Aiken County with 2,699 votes to Edwards 2,479. Sharpton places third with 952. Turnout hits 7,408 as Aiken County party chair praises early forecast eclipsed.
Governor Mark Sanford addressed a North Augusta Community Center gathering touching on South Carolina's economic challenges and his personal growth as a husband and father. He urged unity as crucial for economic and strategic success and praised local legislators while urging coordinated messaging for the Savannah River Site and Fort Gordon.
Aiken Public Safety investigates a Tuesday early morning fire that destroyed a multi level tower at Ford Conger Field’s Aiken Horse Park. Track owners Wetzel and Duchossois expect a new structure before the March 20 races and will coordinate with firefighters and adjusters.
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