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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2003
Page
2
A Perrine health department incident involving an 18 year old receiving birth control pills and a goody bag sparks debate on taxpayer cost and sex education. Readers respond via Talkback to question if clinics promote sexual activity and lament pay disparities at local government jobs.
Police seek Benjamin J. Ligons 38 of Morningside Drive in connection with a Friday morning assault on his common law wife. He is charged with kidnapping armed robbery and assault and battery with intent to kill after she was beaten in the head bound with duct tape and forced to reveal her PIN to withdraw money. His wrecked green Ford Taurus was found near Lincoln Street and Vaucluse Road as deputies tracked him with the Aiken Bloodhound Team. Crawford was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers. authorities urge tips to the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers for up to a $1,000 reward.
East Aiken Elementary and North Augusta Middle join 126 South Carolina schools in earning Red Carpet recognition, a statewide award for friendly, service oriented atmospheres. The award involves site visits, staff praise, and new elements like visitor signs in parking areas, with Carpets displayed in commons.
Heath Hamilton 21 was shot five times at a Beech Island area store after meeting with four men including friend Ronald Coursey 19. Police say Simuel arranged a drug deal that turned deadly. Curry and Savage fled. Hamilton father Rick defends Simuel while seeking justice and recalling his son's Scout honors and automotive dreams.
Rev. David Walker of the Aiken NAACP says the executive committee approved a protest against a 42-1 voting district plan for the city council. If ratified, the group will ask the Justice Department to reject the plan. The draft proposes single member districts 6-1, diluting minority voting strength in Districts 1 and 2 due to Southside growth.
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