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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 2003
Page
2
A letter page features residents complaining about traffic on Whiskey Road and Northland Cable, praising changes and calling for better paper delivery. A couple discuss flag replacement plans in New Ellenton and the Jessica Carpenter trial coverage in Aiken County. Readers invite comments via Talkback.
Aiken County First Steps considers a worst case budget that could drop five full day 4K classes and 70 child care scholarships. The House Ways and Means Committee proposes 16 million dollars statewide, far below the 38 million originally approved for 2002 to 2008. Executive Director Peggy Wertz notes a possible 525000 for Aiken with a slim chance to preserve current programs, and warns that a bare bones budget would drop scholarships and home visitation.
The Cat in the Hat greeted students in five Aiken County schools as part of Read Across America. Dr Seuss books and a school volunteer team highlighted the observance marking Dr Seuss birthday. Principal Rhonda Ray and teacher Ingrid Kuprrat praised the fun educational event.
Grady Randall Sheppard, 27, told deputies three men in a gold Honda robbed him on S C 421 near Harrison Caver Park. He was beaten unconscious and woke nine hours later. He was treated at Aiken Regional Medical Center for a elbow laceration and facial bruises. Police seek tips at 800 922 921.
Police hunt for James McCutchen 37 of Atlanta after Nick Peterson 27 was stabbed at the Deluxe Inn in Aiken County. Peterson received hospital care while investigators identify motive and the attacker who fled in a 1998 gray Honda Civic. Police urge tips to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and Crime Stoppers with up to $1000 reward.
A City of Aiken Public Works truck was involved in a hit and run at York Street and Hampton Avenue around 12:30 p.m. The city vehicle sustained only a scuffed tire. no further pursuit is planned. The other vehicle, a burgundy Chrysler LeBaron, was occupied by two white males.
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