14 Jul 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2002
Page
1
A church program for children focuses on art to convey faith as volunteers guide a mural project downtown. The piece notes a church summer program involving teens traveling overseas for experiences, reflecting youth engagement and faith outreach.
Hundreds gathered in New Ellenton for Fun in the Park Day featuring a basketball clinic by Young Gunz led by Jamar Green and teammates. They won the 15 to 17 year old category and earned a chance to compete in an NBA sponsored event in Orlando amid barbecue, softball, music, and a sudden downpour that drove attendees to shelter. Police Chief Van McMillan praised the kids’ enjoyment and park usage, though fundraising fell short of the $12,000 goal for park improvements.
Christine Foy has played bridge since the late 1970s and moved to Aiken three years ago. Surprised by progress she and friends Jesse Roach John Berk and Annie Lynne Hawkins head to the National Bridge Championships this week in Washington D C.
North Augusta authorities investigate a homicide after discovering the body of Donata Simbrough Ledford, 64, at 7 Bolin Court. Autopsy indicates the victim was shot and stabbed with the scene reported Friday night. Initial responders found the white male body in bed as a forensics team arrived. The cause of death was not immediately clear due to the elapsed time.
Aiken's senior magistrate Max Meek announced plans to retire effective June 2008 after nearly 25 years in the post. He has served 18 years as chief magistrate and was the last magistrate seated under the special advisory election method. Senators will nominate a successor in the coming months.
Voters head to the polls July 23 for a three seat Aiken County Council contest covering Districts 2 5 and 6. District 2 and 5 incumbents face no announced opposition while District 6 lists multiple candidates. Delays in finalizing the county redistricting plan led to the special election and a delayed submission to the Justice Department for review.
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