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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2002
Page
2
A reader praises the Talk Back column and recalls the Augusta Chronicle’s similar feature. The note expresses gratitude for the movie time events column and anticipates upcoming listings.
Citizens are urged to note that the Health Department and other state offices occupy space provided by the county at no charge per state policy. The county uses local tax money to cover rent for spaces in Aiken and North Augusta, with new buildings funded by bonds. The community is asked if anyone will donate space for the Health Department.
Congratulating Scott Singer on a landslide victory over Libby Bland in District 2, readers weigh in on local issues. Comments praise the win and criticize a trash can ordinance push by Crosland Park, question Jessica Carpenter's murder case details, salute Lessie Price and Don Sprawls for voting no, and call for health department reform and county accountability. Readers also request better cable offerings and urge civic engagement.
City of Aiken has secured H. G. Reynolds as low bidder to develop an affordable housing neighborhood on the Northside former Camellia Trailer Park. Four design plans submitted as infrastructure work nears completion. Plans call for four to five initial homes, up to 25 later, with federal funding sought to blend subsidies and market homes.
Leslie Hill, a Midland Valley graduate from Gloverville, attends USCA orientation and notes the nursing program’s reputation. University leaders and upperclass mentors welcome newcomers, urging them to engage, ask questions, and step outside their comfort zones through a three day session and August follow up.
Brenda Sleasman of Aiken Center for the Arts seeks homes for papier mache penguins PJ Arctic Ginger Romeo Juliet and animals including a giant moose head a whale puzzle Pete the Polar Bear and fabric elephant and horse pieces from summer camp The display ends after the Children’s Art Show Aug 3 and many pieces remain up for adoption to avoid disposal
Bruce Charles Easley, 47, pleaded guilty to robbing the Savannah River Plant Credit Union in North Augusta. Judge Cameron Currie will set sentencing after a probation report. Easley admitted to presenting a demand note and stealing 1750 dollars on March 5, saying he needed funds to pay a drug debt. FBI and local police led the investigation. Assistant US Attorney Marshall Prince prosecutes. potential penalties include up to 20 years in prison and a 250000 dollar fine.
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