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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2006
Page
1
Aiken Standard highlights readers and literature with a daily space to spark discussion. The current feature discusses selections like Old Men Waiting by Peter Pouncey and notes local book lovers in Aiken as part of an ongoing observance of Confederate holiday themes.
Dorothy Wheeler Thompson distant relative carries surname in Carr mlarguerite T. Young of Chesapeake Virginia listed among area deaths. Deans and Funerals 48 handles services and notices.
At a board meeting about 150 African-Americans voiced outrage over the appointment of an Edgefield County official, Dr. David Mathis, as assistant superintendent amid claims of systemic discrimination. NAACP leaders and former state officials urged delays for fairness and diversity while noting the lack of African-American candidates meeting two key qualifications.
DHEC trims six staffers including five nurses and one administrator from Region S payroll. Three displaced nurses work in Aiken County. Last day for affected workers is Friday as budgetary pressures force staffing reductions.
Federal filings allege former New Ellenton police chief Van McMillan was fired for racial reasons after a 2001 hire. He names Mayor Jim Sutherland, Police Chief Hugh Ray, and officers Johnny Hamilton and Victor Hitt in a suit filed April 20 2006, citing racial harassment discrimination defamation and wrongful termination among others. The case notes McMillan was suspended in Feb 2004 amid a SLED probe and later released from the force.
Voters in Aiken County must register by noon Saturday to participate in the June 13 statewide primary. Elections director Stuart Bedenbaugh said offices at 916 Vaucluse Road will be open 9 a.m. to noon for last minute registrations. Voters choosing a primary must pick one party. party registration itself is not declared.
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