Aiken Should Fund Visionary Rec Complex Plan
Our view urges the city to approve a $3.2 million recreation complex near Banks Mill and Pine Log roads including softball fields and a new gym at H O Weeks Center. Supporters say bond funds and existing reserves can cover costs without tax hikes while boosting tournaments and youth facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Banks Mill
Pine Log
H.O. Weeks
Fred Cavanaugh
Savannah River
Clinton
Cavanaugh
South Carolina
Georgia
Citizens Field
H.O. Weeks Activities Center
Public Safety
H.O. Weeks Center
Weeks Center
Hopeland Gardens
Gunpowder and Religion Clash in Texas Branch Davidian Saga
Glenda Holste argues that religious liberty complicates state intervention as the Branch Davidian case in Texas tests balance between free exercise and public safety. She warns against delaying action when youth abuse or weapons stockpiling emerges, noting a chilling videotape and the high cost of protecting core American values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Branch Davidian
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Heaven
David Koresh
Branch
Davidian
Somalis Question U S Mission as Birthing Debate Heats
The Somalian intervention, sold as a humanitarian operation, leaves a divided view. Critics note lack of government or stable infrastructure, rising banditry, and questions about the $2 billion cost and long term impact. Ambassador Oakley departs amid doubts about success and lessons for future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Somalia
White House
United Nations
Bush
United States
Robert Oakley
Mogadishu
U.N
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Security Council
Oakley
Aiken Voices Clash Over Recreation Bond Plan
A letter from council member Robert Perry defends revenue and general obligation bonds and challenges Stepler and Langley while urging a pay as you go approach. The piece argues against a $2.2 million issue for a $10 million recreation complex, cites economic benefits of recreation facilities, and urges citizens to demand full facts before voting March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Stepler
Mr. Langley
University of South Carolina
Langley
Aiken
H.O. Weeks
Public Safety Headquarters
Public Works Center
Anaclerio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Debra Z. Price
Sue S. Brown
Ellen C. Priest
Daniel S. Holland
Aiken, S.C
Glenda Holste
The
St. Paul
Ian
America
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Miami
New York
Ane
VF Weyers
Councilman Responds
Coenene
Betty Stepler
Carl Langley
Aiken Standard
Recreation Department
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!