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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 2003
Page
2
A reader argues Christians should study scripture to understand Jesus confrontations with Pharisees and warns against labeling. They recall local events like a Ridgecrest crime watch, a funeral procession along Highway 19, and a plea to honor obituaries as a community priority.
Incoming letters criticize the EPA air study blaming three local facilities including a paper company and a packing plant. Readers urge pavement of Horse Creek Road and commend Aiken High School for graduation efforts. They also request cleanup of campaign signs after Sheriff Hunt's race and invite comments via Talkback.
Aiken County Council debated a 1.4 mill increase advocated by ATC president Dr. Susan Graham to fund maintenance of existing and new facilities at Aiken Technical College. She cited an economic impact study showing $16.26 return per dollar invested and a new health and science building opening this fall. Wade Jones, owner of Pepperhill and Shadow Oaks, questioned fairness after paying taxes on two county facilities and competing with county owned Mattie C Hall Health Care. The panel plans final budget reading June 17 and may pursue a 4 mill hike. a $292,000 indigent care payment with National Health Care is noted but not discussed.
City leaders will study whether to close the Union Street span to vehicle traffic as SCDOT finishes a wood deck repair. Residents question necessity while public safety notes say closures won’t hinder emergency response. Local business owner and residents urge clarity on the justification.
A $3 million grant from the US Department of Justice supports South Carolina’s victim compensation program run by the State Office of Victim Assistance. The fund reimburses medical costs mental health counseling funeral burial costs and lost wages for crime victims except property crimes. Eligible victims may apply via local law enforcement or the Office of Victim Assistance.
Richard Terlizzi resigned as principal of South Aiken Baptist Christian School effective May 23. Rev. Michael Dyar confirmed the move noting no hostility and that the school is seeking a replacement. Terlizzi cited a desire to provide stronger spiritual leadership and plans to pursue other administrative roles in or outside Aiken.
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