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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2003
Page
2
Readers in Aiken respond to local issues and figures including Dr. Gallman, Dr. Bradley, and Sen. Lindsey Graham. The letters discuss testing economics, race debates, waitstaff wages, tax policy, and school funding while urging accountable leadership and voter engagement. Input includes a calls to action for Talkback and editorial feedback.
Editor note explains web host problems prevented updates on Saturday and states the site is now back online. Apology for the inconvenience is issued. The message emphasizes restoration of service and current availability.
Retirees Bryce Brown and Vangie Brown join Aiken's Senior Tax Work Off Program to check water meters and process tax bills. Since 2000 the city has logged over 28000 in labor savings, with 105 applicants this year and 13 completed by year end. The program targets residents 60 plus with property taxes on homes in the city.
The fifth annual Aiken Spring Herb Faire near Montmorenci drew nearly 500 herbal enthusiasts despite variable weather. Co-founders Ginny Sherman and Jackie Heath kept the event intimate with 20-25 vendors offering citrus, culinary, and medicinal herbs, goat cheese samples, and gardening advice.
A four year old boy, Johnathan Alexander Pynes, drowned in a pond behind his home after slipping while his grandfather watched. he was airlifted to Aiken Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Police seek a black man 30 to 40, 5'9", 200 pounds, blue jeans and white cap for a subs shop robbery on Augusta Road. Also includes a note on James Brown’s 70th birthday and career.
The S C Department of Natural Resources Palmetto Pride and the S C Litter Control Association led a six annual Zero Tolerance for Litter Weekend targeting litter dumping and debris across 46 counties. Officers patrolled roadways waterways and public land with undercover units enforcing a cover load law and issuing tickets for uncovered loads and littering. Fines exceed 1000 dollars plus court costs with potential jail time and community service. residents can report violations via hotline 900-922-5431 or Litter Busters at 877 7 LITTER.
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