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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2004
Page
2
Reader commends an Aiken police officer who blocked traffic with lights on Whiskey Road at 5:07 PM Wednesday to help an 8 to 12 year old boy cross from the middle turn lane toward Odell Weeks.
The letter urges lawmakers to enact a compulsory seat belt law citing fatalities from auto accidents and a need to protect residents. It notes six belt related deaths and emphasizes duty of state representatives to act while thanking the South Carolina Transportation Department for highway cleanup. Comments policy outlined for readers.
Charles Staples, longtime Aiken County Democratic chairman, reports rising enthusiasm ahead of the May 1 state convention as voters respond to the party message. Rep. Bill Clyburn and Sen. Tommy Moore urge support for Inez Tenenbaum, while criticizing Republican education policy and fiscal cuts. Floyd Martin cites Iraq missteps and tax policy as factors shaping the race.
USC Aiken hosted the 2004 Pickens Salley Symposium recognizing Eulalie Salley of Aiken as a pioneering feminist who led South Carolina's suffrage efforts. Speakers noted her independence, ownership of a car, and effectiveness across groups, while historians discussed SC’s resistance to the 19th Amendment and the rise of the League of Women Voters.
Janice Daniels, employed since 1978 at Westinghouse Savannah River Company, files in U S District Court alleging race and age discrimination and retaliation. She says promotions were denied and promotions would have raised salary and benefits. Attorneys Gaffney and Solomon note humiliation and damage from WSRC's actions. WSRC has 30 days to respond.
The YMCA, active in 110 countries, opens a Family Y office on Laurens Street Aiken and plans expansion of programs including after school care. CSRA CEO John Carney notes long term goals while Patsy Martin cites 15 years of local involvement. Summer day camp will run at Savannah River Site ORA facility for ages 5 to 12, with registration in April.
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