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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 2007
Page
1
Langley Pond remained off limits to swimmers yesterday as officials posted a bright orange sign reading No swimming until further notice. The advisory followed local health and safety concerns prompting authorities to keep the public from entering the water.
Obituary notice lists Harry Lee Butler and James Islar with residences Aiken and Spartanburg, also naming Aiken Arthur Hall and Marjorie Darby Staton in Lakewood NJ and Spartanburg respectively. Details indicate a chapter of deaths and funeral notices compiled for August 8 section.
Real estate agent Jane Page Gunnell filed a Notice of Appeal with the Aiken County Court of Common Pleas challenging variances granted last month by the Aiken Planning Commission for a 0.8 acre subdivision behind the Legare-Morgan House. The two page appeal names the City of Aiken Planning Commission Hass Hilderbrand Engineering and Mark Thompson of Sotheby's Laissez-Faire Realty. Gunnell-Thompson asks whether a planning commission can grant variances from land use regulations and says she seeks a judge to clarify the proper application process and reading of the law.
North Augusta hosts Nike Peach Jam with 24 rosters drawing college scouts as about 100 volunteers manage parking, food service, and event logistics. First Baptist Church provides meals, organizers prepare months in advance, while fans await pool play through Saturday and title games Sunday.
An Aiken County grand jury issued a direct indictment against Joseph Hankerson after a magistrate had dismissed the murder charge in February in connection with the 1994 killing of Christopher Pollin. Hankerson, who had been on the run, faces reinstated murder charges and is due in court.
Veronica Swain of the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network cites that one in six boys and one in four girls face abuse before adulthood. She notes many children delay reporting even after leaving the abusive environment and explains there is no statute of limitations on criminal violations in the state. Law enforcement arrested 74 year old Ed Melean, North Augusta Planning Commission Chairman, on allegations in the Aiken community last week.
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