19 Mar 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2002
Page
1
Aiken Technical College’s ATC Knights begin their third consecutive run at the JUCO Division II national tournament with a 12 hour bus ride to Danville Illinois. Coach Charles Welch notes the trip is easier by bus.
An 8 year old from Aiken Preparatory School captured the Beginner Miss Majorette South Carolina crown in Walterboro marking her second consecutive victory in the title.
Christie Bell Odom Neeses obituary notice lists local ties and a family memory. The brief notice notes a death in early 20th century archives with reference to associated surnames and a remembrance request.
The Aiken Chamber of Commerce has raised more than 1.1 million in services gifts and promotions to recruit teacher candidates and new hires for 2002 2008. Dr Linda Eldridge says the support signals strong community backing for education. Charlotte Holly notes 67 member businesses participate offering packages worth about 4700 each along with interview meals.
North Augusta residents grilled the council as mayor Lark Jones and city officials outlined a proposed stormwater charge to fund a federally mandated program costing about 500000 dollars yearly. The rates include 4 dollars per single family dwelling and 3 dollars for multi family units with credits for extra containment efforts.
SC Attorney General Charie Condon filed a York County suit to halt NAACP border and welcome patrols run with EURO. NAACP State President James Gallman of Aiken calls the move political grandstanding aimed at boosting Condon’s gubernatorial prospects as protests at welcome centers began March 2 amid the state’s Confederate flag dispute and boycott.
The passage notes that on the upcoming Saturday, March 9, URO and allied groups began welcome patrols opposing NAACP activities. It also mentions BURY naming a candidate with former Ku Klux Klan leader David Dukes as a figure in the context.
Aiken City Council moved to ensure future oversight of the Washington Center for the Performing Arts on Newberry Street. It appointed Morris Me Works director Larry Morris to oversee the final construction phase and approved using interest from a 3.5 million loan to the Aiken Corporation to fund completion. The city will charge a 5 to 7.5 percent variable rate, higher than alternative investments, to finance the project.
Robert Shellhouse, owner of Shellhouse Funeral Home, seeks to persuade the Aiken Planning Commission on April 9 to permit a crematorium in the downtown facility by expanding the zoning to allow crematories. Ed Evans, city planning director, notes current limits.
In the South Carolina House a group led by Rep Roland Smith and Rep Bill Clyburn seeks a uniform start date after Labor Day for all 36 districts. Supporters argue standardization would address concerns about early starts and benefit families statewide.
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