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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2001
Page
2
A $100 000 grant moves toward redeveloping the Clearwater Finishing Plant under a voluntary cleanup program with the state and federal agencies. Local officials praise the funding for water flow and fire protection, naming Sen. Tommy Moore and Rep. Roland Smith as boosters.
The Mead Hall Episcopal School Strawberry Festival returns to downtown Aiken at St. Thaddeus Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features exotic animal petting Zoo, Strawberry Extravaganza judging, strawberry treats, a sports cards show, rummage and bake sales, games, and performances by local dance groups.
Deborah Merrit, 47, of Graniteville, is jailed on assault with intent to kill and firearm possession during a violent crime charges after a Monday domestic dispute led to a gunfire incident. Victim Haley Prescott, Merrit’s common law husband, was shot in the left foot and treated then released. Merrit fled toward Hephzibah Georgia before being detained by Richmond County authorities and later returned to South Carolina.
Two young suspects were taken into custody after a midday search of the Kalmia Hills area. Officers from the Aiken DPS and County Sheriff responded to a break in at 3420 Kings Sports Way around 11 49 AM. The victims reported two white males entering the house and fleeing. a pursuit ended with arrests on Lincoln Avenue. One suspect carried jewelry and the other a marijuana pipe. Freeman 21 and Boone 18, both Aiken residents, were booked at the county jail on second degree burglary and related charges.
Tens of families attend a May 18 gathering titled The Main Event at Wagener Salley High School stadium. Ted DiBiase leads a 4 pm program with live wrestling and a band Scarecrow and Ten Men. Admission free for under 18, $5 adults. gates open 5:30 pm. Sponsors include Churches Together for Kids.
A 34 year old Augusta man Nolan Eugene Hogues led a chase from 13th Street bridge to Greeneway, crashing on Bluff Avenue and being captured nearby. He was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident, careless driving, transporting legal liquor unlawfully, driving under suspension, and trespassing. He is serving a 90 day sentence in Aiken County Detention Center. Further Georgia charges possible.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office plans a fundraising campaign for the S C Special Olympics with events at Red Lobster on Whiskey Road May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. deputies will collect tips. Wal-Mart on Main Street hosts May 17 with a treadmill run for donations. The Torch Run May 18 will start at Food Lion Langley and end at Odell Weeks Activities Center in Aiken, a 10 mile route starting at 9 a.m.
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