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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2003
Page
2
A reader complains that Aiken County Sheriff and Jackson police speed to calls on Highway 278 without lights or sirens. The letter notes missing light speed limit signs near schools and urges more clear signs on the Aiken Augusta corridor. A separate Talkback note extols Lynx hockey, inviting families to games and outlining participation details.
An 80 year old Orangeburg man died in a two car collision at the intersection of US Highway 1 and Forrest Drive in Clearwater Sunday evening. Lee Arnold Price was south on Forrest Drive with his daughter and grandson when the crash occurred at 8 45 p.m. Aiken County deputies reported the two passengers were stable after transport to the Medical College of Georgia. Jonathan Pinckney 17 Beech Island was driving the other vehicle west on US 1 and was also taken to MCG in stable condition. It was unclear which vehicle failed to yield and the Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash.
Aiken County faces a volunteer gap with 200 girls waiting to join Girl Scout troops while about 800 volunteers sustain 80 troops in Aiken and North Augusta. Jean Carr notes waning long term commitments though the council welcomes any adults over 18. Training, regular meetings, and fundraising help are outlined with contact numbers for interested applicants.
Stephanie Cotney paused leading a Girl Scout troop after giving birth but plans to return as 200 local girls remain on a waiting list. Co leaders Dana Byrd and Donna Hasty, plus teens Brittany Dicks and Kathryn Byrd share duties as a mixed group. Scouts contribute to the community through nursing home visits and service projects.
New Ellenton completes two 300000 gallon water tanks raising total storage to three. Water pressure expected to rise from about 40 to 65 pounds per square inch, with no expected price change. Towers located on Boamer Street behind town hall and near SC 19 by Darlington Drive.
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