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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 2005
Page
2
The letter discusses Bush tax cuts and budget shortfalls, defends a voluntary Social Security plan, critiques spay neuter programs in Aiken, urges tougher pet enforcement, and thanks local school workers for trash pickup. Readers are invited to comment via Talkback.
Jury selection set for February 28 at Edgefield County Courthouse in the double murder and related charges from the October 2000 Sonic Drive-In shooting in Barnwell. Alfred Walker, 23, faces two counts of murder and multiple related charges. co-defendant Shaun Edwards survived. Wallace Priester was convicted in 2001.
Banksia’s Aiken County Historical Museum sells two historic maps as a fundraiser. An “Hysterical Map of South Carolina” dated circa 1930 by Geisberg and Salmon mocks regional life with cartoon scenes. A second map shows 1935 winter cottages owned by Aiken’s notable residents, with an owner list and street notes. Prints are from Southside Gallery via J C Lexow.
Residents of Trinity Lutheran Home enjoyed their first Mardi Gras party with masks beads and New Orleans style King Cakes. Three cake pieces contained plastic babies signaling luck and a gift certificate. Residents praised the mingling social event and the staff’s effort to create a festive moment.
The Aiken County Board of Education schedules a March 1 budget workshop to preview a tight next year and hear public concerns. Board moves toward a $2 million Chukker Creek Elementary renovation with completion aimed for 2006 2007 as design work advances. Kristen Brown highlights the Arts Center outreach and student string programs.
The sheriff's office released names of individuals accused of altering driver licenses to defraud Norfolk Southern Railway. Erica L. Williams, 27, of Graniteville was named, with investigators noting a DMV error on her address. Authorities seek the other person behind the incident as DMV and SLED pursue the case.
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