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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2002
Page
4
An editorial from Aiken County urges safety on the roads after a pickup truck and car crash near North Augusta killed three brothers aged 11, 15, and 19. Four others were thrown from the bed. seat belt use and restraint if in the truck bed are emphasized as crucial, as the county risks reaching last year's high traffic death toll.
John Walker Lindh, a 21 year old California man connected to the Taliban, pleads guilty to two charges. He could face up to 20 years in federal prison under the plea deal, amid debate over punishment for his actions in Afghanistan.
A listing identifies Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor at the Aiken Standard. Additional staff roles include Art Zappa as Advertising Director and AmotnyE Oran as systems manager. J. David Boyd is noted for customer service management and Letitia Jefferson in a roles capacity.
Letters charge council member Joe Randall with voting against Sage Mill Fire Station staffing and resisting district wishes on Local Option Sales Tax road plans. Writers urge replacement by Charles Barton and highlight a danger on Powder House Road needing a traffic light or tree removal for safety.
A supporter endorses Phil Napier for the District 5 County Council seat, praising his integrity, preparation, accessibility, and focus on citizens’ best interests. The voter claims Napier researches issues, seeks truthful answers, and votes on merit, while criticizing the opponent.
The piece argues for Scott Singer in the Aiken Council primary, praising his common-sense leadership. It cites stopping a gerrymander to split Woodside, and notes his role chairing the Triple Crown Charity Golf Tournament raising tens of thousands for Aikenites. Paul Hudak endorses Singer.
Aiken residents weigh whether to allow Sunday alcohol sales amid concerns about alcohol related crashes. The letter urges a no vote citing safety and youth impact while recounting recent weekend activities and road checks.
A local resident thanks County Councilman Joel Randall and Rep. Roland Smith for helping secure state action to improve the Croft Mill Road and Highway 19 North intersection. The site now forms a four way intersection, creating safer, steadier traffic flow. The writer credits prompt work by Randall and Smith in bringing the issue to the Highway Department.
The endorsement highlights Scott Singer as a fresh energetic voice for District 2. It praises his reasoned noncombative problem solving and long range planning for economic development and growth. Supporters cite his service with the American Red Cross St Mary’s Help of Christians School the Aiken Kiwanis Club and Helping Hands as evidence of genuine community involvement. Voters are urged to elect Singer on July 23 to bring a constructive approach to the council.
A reader argues the United States should avoid joining the International Criminal Court and cut UN funding. The letter warns the ICC threatens U S freedom and could bring US citizens and military personnel before foreign courts, citing global taxation schemes and a June 10 media report.
J Carrol Busbee Sr of Aiken urges voters to support Scott Singer in the July 23 election. He praises Singer’s dependability, listening ability, and conviction for doing right, noting his family roots and commitment to serving all county citizens with collaboration among leaders to preserve the area as a desirable place to live.
A Silver Bluff landowner and resident laments lack of concrete proposals from candidates for Susan Giddings' council seat. He criticizes Scott Singer's Kiwanis Club remarks as vague and calls for specific plans to curb Whiskey Road‑like growth, accusing developers and financiers of only chasing profits and demanding concrete policy answers from the Democratic challenger.
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