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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1997
Page
5
Retired admiral Grinalds is named The Citadel's 18th president after a five hour private board meeting. He succeeds Claudius Watts who retired last summer and says every student should lead. Grinalds notes he will review hazing reports with state and FBI findings before altering the military system.
Matt Lauer started his co hosting run on NBCs Today facing a lively dispute over OJ Simpson. The veteran broadcaster admitted nerves and asked Couric to remind him to breathe as the morning program opened its new chapter.
Councilwoman Karen Papouchado champions a new park to diversify employment and boost tax revenue. Councilman Perry says reservations grow after a study group failed to show strong business potential. He notes four existing parks including Sage Mill and the Verenes, Aviation and Ventures sites.
Students join ACTS alongside older volunteers to help the organization operate more efficiently. Ten year old Michael Meshey started volunteering after being recruited by the Engle family and plans to continue. He enjoys helping others and building friendships while gaining responsibility from the experience. Michael’s father Allen notes the program teaches valuable life lessons and responsibility.
The ceremony commemorated Aiken County which formed from portions of Orangeburg Barnwell Edgefield and Lexington counties making it the third largest in the state and comparable to Rhode Island. Sen C D Hayne authored the legislation creating the county and was among the named figures honored on the marker. County Administrator William Shepherd and officials including Ronnie Young H N Salley Jr and Chris A Ceasar led the event with the Quasiquicentennial Commission in attendance.
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