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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 2002
Page
1
Magistrate Judge Jerry Day postponed deciding on whether Ray Brent Marsh should be eligible for bail in the north Georgia crematory case where nearly 300 decaying bodies were discovered. A ruling is expected in the next few days.
Leroy Robinson, known for addressing friendly crowds, adjusted his emphasis during a Friday presentation on Page 2A, delivering a message with a new focal point.
A slate of deaths is announced for residents including Myr H. Earhart Leesville Lucius Eubanks Aiken Cora Lee Fannings Edward Jensen Aken Callie Mae Meacham Monetta Jerry Shumpert Pelion John Warren Willa Cato Vonce Johnston Obituary novces, 9A.
Savannah River Site contractor Westinghouse Savannah River Co was fined $195000 by Federal Judge Cameron Currie after a jury found 26 False Claims Act violations tied to procurement irregularities. Edwin P. Harrison, a former sub‑contractor executive, brought the suit alleging improper certifications sent to the Department of Energy.
More than 2,000 students from South Carolina and Georgia joined an educational day in Windsor for the eighth annual Battle of Aiken reenactment at the Carolina Star. Students from Greenwood Columbia Orangeburg Barnwell and Richmond and Columbia County Ga attended alongside Aiken peers. St Mary Help of Christians Catholic School fifth graders participated, viewing reenactors and 19th century life, after prior study and preparation.
The event at Cedar Branch Road off US 78 in Aiken runs Saturday and Sunday with gates opening at 9 a.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for students ages 6-18, while children under five enter free. Battles occur at 2 p.m. each day.
The General Accounting Office sued Vice President Cheney seeking lists of executives from Enron and other energy companies who met with President Bush's energy task force. The suit, filed in federal court, aims to compel release of documents and subjects discussed.
Gov Jim Hodges urged lawmakers to quickly pass a lottery financing plan after a marathon filibuster. He argued funds should support scholarships and tuition for two year schools, while Lt Gov Bob Peeler pressed for using bonds for new school buses.
The City of Aiken razed an old gas station at Hampton Avenue and Camellia Street to make room for a park within a housing project developed by the city in partnership with the Aiken Housing Authority. A planned reuse as a hand car wash was considered but not pursued.
One Aiken area building formerly Heilig Meyers at 1553 Whiskey Road will reopen as Lawson's New Home World Furnishing Center. Manager David Boyce says the focus is quality furniture and a large selection to avoid driving to Augusta.
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