03 May 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2002
Page
1
The execution of Richard Charles Johnson is scheduled for 6 p.m. today in Columbia. Family members of slain state trooper Bruce Smalls urged the governor to deny clemency, influencing the decision.
In a tense second round Class AAAA playoff, No. 5 Northwestern High School edged No. 9 Aiken 21 with 2:48 left as Will Hamilton converted a late goal. Northwestern defenders, led by Glenn Bollinger, foiled Aiken’s final push as time wound down.
Patricia Joan Kidd Aiken Heaven Williamson is remembered in this obituary notice. The notice lists her full name and retains formal presentation typical of the section 5A death notices.
Federal legislation to prevent South Carolina from becoming a permanent plutonium storage site was introduced in Congress. Rep. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Strom Thurmond filed the measure as Gov. Jim Hodges sued the Energy Department over environmental impact statements.
The annual Aiken Coors Light Lobster Races return with 10 legged crustaceans racing on Newberry Street. Organizers Mau rice, Martin, Stilp say rain won't stop events from 5 30 am to 11 pm as participants train lobsters and stage the festival amid downtown Seattle vibes.
City of Aiken officials report progress on revising the Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan. The task force met Thursday and will likely meet again before submitting the document to the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption.
Perry town officials report trace radium in drinking water with an average of 14.68 pCi L over the last year, above the five pCi L limit. Mayor Thomas H. Williams says drilling two new wells is being funded to fix the issue, but money is not yet secured.
A packed downtown St. John’s United Methodist Church hosted the National Day of Prayer service on Thursday evening. The two hour event featured music prayer and a patriotic focus with speakers urging repentance and guidance for leaders families and communities.
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