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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2003
Page
2
Readers discuss tax increases funding for schools and teachers, road repairs on Hwy 78 and Hwy 278, and local priorities. They urge budgeting changes, question utility fees, and call for more state and local action while offering opinions on national issues and inviting comments via the Aiken Standard Talkback hotline.
Four friends from Kalmia Landing shared World War II memories marking the 60th anniversary of the WAAC and WAVES. Helen Grier, Marjorie Seaman, Sunny Thomas, and Peg Weierbach discussed WAC and nurse corps service, pay parity changes, and wartime duties behind the lines and at sea.
Fans gathered for a rare sneak preview of The Matrix Reloaded at Aiken Mall Cinema, with both 10 pm and 10:30 pm showings selling out early. Patrons noted a calmer mood than expected, while local outlets set up booths and a live broadcast. USC student Caitlin Schaffner and others praised the film’s special effects and action, despite a slow start.
Contractors will close sections of Laurens Street during milling to align with stormwater gutters as part of a seven day road repaving project. Work aims to minimize Downtown disruption while moving to Whiskey Road on Aiken's Southside after reaching the Old Post Office.
Republican Mike Hunt, 41, will be sworn in today at 1 p.m. as the 18th sheriff of Aiken County in circuit courtroom No. 4 on the second floor. He succeeds Howard Sellers, who resigned in January, and will serve 17 months until a general election.
BellSouth announces expanded high speed Internet to over a dozen more Aiken communities. The Inter 101 service delivers simultaneous phone and Web use with downloads up to 50 times faster than 28.8k dial up. Modem rebate offers limited time. Self install or technician setup available with fees. Regular pricing set for initial months.
Fragmentary note lists Beaver Creek Creekside 18 Area near Pine Log roads and Couch land Valle with accessibility areas referenced but no clear event or action described.
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