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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2004
Page
2
A New Ellenton resident argues against racial blame in the firing of Police Chief Van McMillan, insisting racism did not drive termination and criticizing authorities for citing bias while detailing personal mistreatment. The writer calls for lifting the boycott and questions systemic racism claims.
Aiken Standard criticizes a New Ellenton ex police chief for saying he is not under child pornography investigation. The caller urges asking for a copy of the seizure warrant to verify truth and notes publication policy and contact options for comments.
Organizers hail the 18th annual Beech Island Heritage Day festival a success with a 1920s style real wedding blessing for Tessa Boyle and Clayton Abbey. The event echoed an 1924 mock wedding at the Sand Bar Ferry Bridge to showcase ties between South Carolina and Georgia, drawing attendees including Estelle Murray Mauldin who traveled from Greenwood. Funds support the Beech Island Historical Society projects, including barn renovation into an agricultural museum.
The North Augusta City Council will review a nearly $20 million list of capital projects for a second round tax referendum. Items include a fire truck, safety communications upgrades, road work, park development, Greeneway land, a new municipal office, and street improvements. A study session will also cover road and sidewalk programs and a policy to demolish vacant structures. The council will consider rezoning at 102 Cypress St on June 7.
Mattie Worsham, seven, joins a new Pee Wee polo league at Hilltop Farms led by Karen Pimsner and polo pro Adam Snow. The program teaches young children basic riding and mallet striking with help from parents, as kids in eight to nine begin a slower, guided pace. Mattie’s father Hugh Worsham, a horse veterinarian from Atlanta, cheers her progress as she learns the sport in the spring season.
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