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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2003
Page
2
A reader criticizes Columbia affiliates for NBC and Augusta channel priorities while urging clearer coverage of South Carolina legislature. The letter also includes a dog ownership rant and a heated war commentary referencing Iraq and casualties.
A listener argues 2003 is not the 1940s or 50s and recalls prom night outfits while expressing concern over taxes on beer and cigarettes. The caller suggests raising taxes on both and blasts societal role models, inviting further commentary via the Talkback line.
The Aiken County Council reviews updates to the 12 year old zoning ordinance to safeguard farmland. Dan Wilmore, who drafted the original rules, will draft new regulations as experts from the American Farmland Trust outline tools to preserve family farms amid rising land loss claims.
In downtown Aiken the century old Wesley United Methodist Church will undergo renovations and an addition after years of decay. Rev. Bowser and local groups led by the Historic Aiken Foundation and Rotary Club will repair the roof repaint the building and add classrooms and a hall to extend space while preserving the facade. A builder will donate labor to help keep costs low and the project reflects community involvement and sweat equity.
Thaddeus L. Curry and Anthony Savage, both indicted for the September 13 attempted armed robbery of The Stone in Jackson, also face a firearm during crime charge. They, with Jeremy J. Simuel, are linked to the March 18 shooting death of Heath Hamilton in Beech Island. Prosecutor Everett Chandler said the murder case isn’t yet ready for a grand jury as coordination continues.
Aiken County deputies and area public safety officers wrapped up a two month effort benefiting the South Carolina Special Olympics. The 2 mile torch run started at the Georgia South Carolina line and ended in Lexington County with events including Cops and Lobsters and Dunk a Deputy. Proceeds support SCSO efforts and community volunteers.
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