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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2004
Page
2
Local critics urge Lindsey Graham to change course and remove radioactive waste stored at the Savannah River Site tanks. They argue the proposal to retain waste is unsafe and demands action from officials.
The writer argues high fuel costs reflect profit motives and predicts new scams with hybrids. They describe a keepsake intersection at Citadel and Banks Mill as congested with at least ten signs for home improvement, sales, and politics, questioning legality and permission of postings.
A hometown feature highlights teens who donated their hair to Locks of Love. The piece praises selfless acts and frames donors as positive role models for peers, showcasing responsible behavior among youth.
A reader urges scrutiny of a school board's tax stance in an election year and questions coaches' bonuses while praising Locks of Love donations. The letter invites responses via Talkback hotline or email, notes names won't be published, and the paper may edit for space.
DHEC plans three test wells at the Aiken Jaycees County Fairgrounds to measure how far underground taint from ASCO's leaking storage tanks has spread. Elevated levels of volatile organic compounds were found on ASCO property and in nearby wells during recent testing.
Aiken's United States Court House on 233 Park Ave. SW has undergone a modern upgrade preserving historic features. The renovation adds an attorney witness room, permanent U.S. Attorney presence, a marble elevator compliant with the ADA, and a new sound system while keeping the mural behind the judge’s bench intact.
North Augusta High School FBLA members attended the state conference in Charleston in March. Jessica Seigler was elected 2004 2005 state secretary. Trophies awarded include Amanda Benner third in computer applications and Charity Curry first in word processing II. The team of Shawn Pough Amber Jackson and Jessica Seigler won first in Emerging Business Issues debate. The chapter won first in state community service. The top winners advance to nationals in Denver July 13 18.
Bob Lipscomb, a freelance cartoonist from Oconee County, teaches at Millbrook Elementary with Denise Spacek. He demonstrates simple shapes for characters and moods, guiding fifth graders toward early character building and art integration into math and language.
The Aiken Soccer Club hosts a donation booth at Citizens Park during tryouts to gather new and used soccer gear for Ike Ofoje USC Aiken head coach in Nigeria. Volunteers seek cleats socks shin guards and any usable items until May 29 with J Schoolfield coordinating contact.
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