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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2003
Page
2
Readers condemn poor road design at Old Pine Log Road and Highway 278 intersection with confusing stripes and a weak junction at 278 and 302. Residents complain campaign signs remain after election week, citing an ordinance against ongoing displays. A letter mocks Jesse Jackson’s Masters comment as misinformed.
A vacant former Satcher Ford site on Richland Avenue with eight acres is up for sale to a new user, while a Pets Mart and a store at Aiken Exchange near Pier 1 Imports gain planning approvals. Timberlake of Abernathy and Timberlake works on the permit. Philip Lord at the Aiken Standard notes the pending convention and comment unavailability.
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce hosted a Youth Leadership Recognition Breakfast honoring 34 seniors from ten area high schools. Paul Durban noted it was the first chamber event of its kind, highlighting student leaders and school cooperation. County Superintendent Dr. Linda Eldridge praised the ceremony and four students expressing interest in education careers.
Aiken High School Pre-Engineering II students led by Pat O Neill presented scale house models built with guidance from contractors and realtors. Chris Harmon praised the real world insights while mentors like Vikki Crossland and Joe Scire highlighted the program s expanded industry involvement and hands on learning opportunities.
In Aiken Circuit Court on Monday two more adult defendants Walter Williams and Russell Davenport pled guilty to burglary and grand larceny in the January 25 break-in at A. Corbett Middle School. Williams received three years probation and $357.44 restitution. Davenport two years probation and the same restitution, with both ordered to obtain a GED and submit to random drug tests.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Department investigates the death of Thomas Stein, 50, found on a bed at a Bath residence Monday night. Sheriff Hunt calls it a homicide pending autopsy, with autopsy set for the morning at Newberry Pathology Center.
A 23 year old man faces trial this week for the April 18 2000 shooting death of Paul Williams a 51 year old pool hall cook at City Billiards York Street in Aiken The motive cited was robbery Second defendant Reginald Wayne Stephens is already serving life Gregory L Hill awaits trial Circuit Judge William Keesley presided amid a mistrial after defense witnesses spoke to jurors
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