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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1996
Page
4
A collage of attributed quotes features business leaders, a doomed airliner relative, political forecasts, and safety and civic concerns. Notable figures include Doug Kings, Roger Kubeck, Pat Stearns, Henry McMaster, Evelyn Makris, Cork Berry, Thomas Passmore, Tim Dansersfield, Federico Pena, and Douglas Becker.
Local newspaper contact lines and hours are listed for subscriptions delivery issues circulation customer service switchboard fax and editorial desk. The publisher Scott Hunter is cited with a phone number.
Aiken High School's tennis team upset spots to win the Class AAAA state championship defeating defending champions Irma High School. Coach Gail Johnston praised the squad as they carried themselves with resolve and dedication. The Hornets presented the trophy to Johnston for his son Everett, who battles cancer at Emory University Hospital, as players stayed united and focused on victory.
The State hate crime unit will be assembled by Attorney General Charlie Condon to address arson cross burnings and attacks tied to racial hatred. He will reassign staff, gather data, and pursue vigorous enforcement while federal probes continue. Legislative reform seeks resignation rules for judges and a streamlined screening panel, aiming to improve judiciary quality and curb partisan influence.
The Rock H Sen opponent uses Thurmonds age as a campaign lever while Thurmonds Democratic challenger Elliott Close denies connection to a Newsweek story. Close, a Fort Mill businessman, avoids aging as a stake, yet polls show South Carolinians wary of Thurmonds age while national press weighs in on fitness for Senate leadership.
Lessie Price rose from a Savannah River Site clerical pool to adviser on education outreach. She serves on Aiken City Council and led as president of the South Carolina Municipal Association. She is named South Carolina Citizen of the Year by the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Maggie Coveran notes the nationwide Adaptathon on May 4 and 9 boosted pet adoptions in Aiken and beyond. Volunteers and local businesses supported the shelter as animals found loving homes, with SPCA staff and volunteers offering guidance to new owners.
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