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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2003
Page
2
The piece covers a push to repeal blue laws and allow Sunday openings, critiques on school dress codes, parental responsibility, and calls for uniform enforcement. It mentions James Brown pardons, local Beech Island concerns, and resident complaints about fairness and safety near East Pine Log Road.
Marcus Davis 20, brother of a man convicted of murder, received 30 days in jail for contempt of court after scuffling with deputies in the Aiken Second Circuit Court courtroom. Deputies Freeman and Randall restrained him as he banged keys. Freeman treated for a cut. The elder Davis, Christopher, was sentenced to life plus 30 years without parole. Marcus faces about 15 days of his sentence.
Readers urge a Cracker Barrel to open on Whiskey Road across from Arby’s, while local officials debate tax cuts and agency eliminations in Columbia. Call-in Talkback invites comments, with editors reserving space and changes.
Linda Eubanks of Gloverville Elementary School was named Wal-Mart teacher of the year from among 200 nominees. Store managers presented a $1,000 grant to her and a $500 environmental grant to the school. Eubanks, a first year teacher and Edgefield resident, was praised for compassion and the ability to inspire young students who have progressed from letters to reading, with her students and colleagues commenting on her enthusiasm and care.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers received Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations accreditation after a three day on site review this week. CEO K D Justyn praised staff physicians board and volunteers for the achievement noting the community should be proud of the focus on quality outcomes patient satisfaction and technology.
Aiken man A. Sheahan is sentenced to 45 years after being found guilty but mentally ill in the May 18 2001 sword killing of Ashley Johnson 17 at his Dougherty Road home. Prosecutors said he stabbed Johnson after she ended their relationship. defense described it as a crime of passion amid mental illness.
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