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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2004
Page
2
Letter praising U S actions on homeland security contrasts criticism as partisan bias. The writer argues that Bush and the nation provide safety, urges recognition of improving security for Iraqis, and thanks Aiken Public Works for late efforts to clean streets before Steeplechase.
A concerned commenter questions taxpayer funded education for an undocumented student, urges deportation of all illegal residents, and asks why schools accept noncitizens while traffic signals at Whiskey Road and Pine Log remain underused during peak hours. The letter ends with a prayer for safety.
A call for change in New Ellenton City Council leadership urges voters to elect Ricky Foster Mark Key and Mike Kellems on March 30. Critics accuse the current council of neglecting streets and sidewalks as debris piles up and question a recent purchase of a fuel inefficient F350 truck.
The Aiken Standard corrects an arrest report by stating Jeanene Knapp resides in the 3000 block of King Sport Way in Aiken. The paper apologizes for the error published in Saturday's edition.
Three Democratic candidates file to run in Aiken County after the filing window opens March 16. Rep. Bill Clyburn seeks re election to House District 82 while Probate Judge Sue Roe and Clerk of Court Liz Goddard also seek reelection. The article lists filing locations and contact details for both parties ahead of the March 30 deadline.
Aiken Bloodhound Tracking Team led by Sgt. Charles Barranco redeploys at night to locate armed suspects and missing children. Wives Beth Barranco Tina Blackwell and Bobbi Powell discuss sleepless hours, support, and the challenge of balancing family with dangerous duties. The trio notes 35 years of marriage while managing unpredictable schedules and rare family time.
State Rep. Bill Clyburn of Aiken was honored by the South Carolina Department of Transportation for advancing safer rural roads in Aiken and Edgefield counties. He pushed to mark secondary roads with raised reflective markers at a projected annual cost of 400000, saving 4600000 yearly while expanding safety beyond painted markings on roads with lower traffic.
In Columbia the South Carolina Office of Highway Safety honored three roadway advocates from Aiken County and nearby areas. Lt Tim Pearson of North Augusta DPS and an Aiken County officer received Indigo awards posthumously for Sue Townsend coroner work, while Tri Development Center administrator Jones Bowen earned the Palmetto Award for ongoing traffic safety efforts with local partners.
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