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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 2004
Page
2
Readers praise Mayor Cavanaugh for African American History remarks and call for unity in Aiken. Messages honor Sue Townsend’s family, condemn perceived dictatorship under Bush era allies, and question skateboard park plans while thanking Army recruiters and service members.
Readers compare Janet Jackson controversy with Richard Hatch nude imagery on Survivor while questioning Aiken city’s stance on hiring a commercial real estate pro for an African American museum project. The town argues private ownership makes property purchase unnecessary.
A reader argues against an African American museum in Aiken County. They say separating institutions worsens race tensions, criticize ownership history and costs, and call the building's condition dire. Call talkback or email to share opinions.
The Aiken Standard notes an error in its February 10 edition. Experts say children ages 1 to 5 years weighing 20 to 40 pounds must use a forward facing seat, while children ages 4 to 8 years weighing 40 to 80 pounds should use a belt positioned booster seat.
Savannah River Site tests and studies in South Carolina and Georgia show radiation exposure from river water, air, and local wildlife well below EPA limits. About 12 000 samples in 2003 found down river water dose 0.06 millirems and air exposure 0.06 millirems per year, deer 39.5 millirems, fish 0.35 millirems, all under safety thresholds.
After a severe ice storm, Aiken body shops report a surge in business. Paula Jackson of Kelly Paint and Body says sales are up 50 percent, while Parker’s Body Shop handles three to four damaged cars daily. Glass company Fox Glass ferries repairs as windshields shatter. Insurance claims backlog and post event caution shape the outlook for months.
Ernest Wrenn, owner of Poor Mans Gun and Pawn at 614 Atomic Road, North Augusta, was arrested by ATF agents on a national firearms act violation and for providing false information to a federal agent. He was released on bond and the business remains open.
Richmond County District Attorney Danny Craig has not decided whether to retry Reinaldo Rivera in Columbia County for the 2000 Bosdell murder after the September 2000 Glista rape and murder conviction and death sentence. He may wait for Rivera’s automatic Georgia Supreme Court appeal before proceeding. Morgan in Aiken County may pursue charges in the Dingess and Wilson cases, but will wait for Craig’s decision.
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