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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1996
Page
7
The officer urges tougher sentencing and system overhauls to keep criminals jailed longer. He cites Marion Mays and Hicks as examples and criticizes parole boards, spending on programs, and profit motives in crime policy, urging real truth in sentencing. He questions reforms and laments limited action to reduce crime.
Students and staff discuss a new peer mediation program aiming to reduce fights and improve conflict resolution. Junior TJ Simmons and senior Joshua Pope praise the approach, while plans include staff training and a sociology class next year to expand mediation skills.
McFerrin’s Aiken Antique Mall marks first year with 50 vendors offering varied collectables. Regular Carrol Kemn says antiques spark personal history lessons. Parking woes hurt foot traffic but merchants stay hopeful as hours remain 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Aiken promotes a community wide project with a business focus. Promotional packets will be sent to potential partners including Johnny Jump-Ups seeds and an interactive disk detailing climate and quality of life. Plans target a September launch with a hometown preview during Aiken 20/20 sessions. Sunrise Rotary meets Thursdays at Houndslake Country Club led by John Walker.
Crossways of Aiken and Britton Mims Place of North Augusta were nominated Friday by the State Board of Review for national listing. Final review goes to Washington. the homes are cited for architectural integrity with little alteration. The Wachovia Aiken Sun Run will be Aug 17 at H Odell Weeks Center to benefit Cumbee Center.
Tommy Hodo and Bubba Baker have joined Ross Jackson Auto Sales on the Aiken Augusta Highway bringing over 14 and 10 years of car sales experience respectively. A burglary suspect was arrested at Zaxbys in North Augusta after responding officers found a pried pool table, $58 in quarters, and an all in one tool matching pry marks.
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