11 Mar 2003
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 2003
Page
1
The Aiken NAACP hosted the first of three redistricting sessions ahead of the April 1 city election. Recommends shifting from a 4-2 plan to a 5-1-1 layout to secure two strong minority districts while the mayor remains elected at large. The Rev. David Walker cites annexations as a major diluting factor.
The 61st Aiken Trials run Saturday at the Aiken Training Track on Two Notch Road. Gates open 10:30 a.m. Post time 2 p.m. General admission is 8 in advance or 10 at the gate with parking 5 in advance or 10 at the gate. Tickets from local outlets and the ORA at Savannah River Site. Railside parking packages are available.
Aiken Trials run Saturday at the Aiken Training Track off Two Notch Road with gates opening at 10 30 am and post time at 2 pm. General admission is 8 in advance or 10 at the gate with parking 5 in advance or 10 at the gate. A vehicle pass and four tickets are available. Sponsored by the Aiken Jaycees.
Health officials vaccinate 107 South Carolina workers against smallpox amid terrorism concerns. Nick Shaurette, a disease specialist in the Lower Savannah Public Health District, received the needle Monday at the Aiken County Health Department. The vaccination was described as not painful by Shaurette.
City council moves to revert to 2 a.m. closing for all businesses selling alcohol after reports of ordinance abuse. Police chief cites 155 calls over 18 months involving noise fights and minors, tied to the relaxed hours implemented in 2001.
NFIB South Carolina says small businesses face a crisis as 83 percent of members report double digit premium increases and 20 percent see 30 percent rises. Aiken County is rated highest for premiums due to retiree health needs and medical issues, while carrier options dwindle and rules hinder market competition.
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