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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2003
Page
2
Readers argue about blue laws and road rights as one person urges driving to shop across the river, claiming abortion clinic debates misuse the term murder while others defend bicycles on Sundays and note taxes and insurance support road upkeep.
The letter page voices complaints about Cracker Barrel, local safety, and liquor or lawn equipment rules. It cites a past firing of a woman for homosexuality, requests an ordinance against lawn tools on Sundays, and criticizes noise and drug activity on Riviera Road. Readers urge action and legal clarity in Aiken.
After stopping a black Corsica for an unsafe turn signal near Moneta, deputy Travis Blackwelder wrestled with the passenger who fled into woods. The deputy was not injured. The passenger's identity is pending verification. a warning issued to the driver. Police ask for tips at 800-922-3211 or Crime Stoppers at 866-88-CRIME.
Jeremy Schoolfield of Aiken South Carolina won the South Carolina Section Championship on April 13 joining a rising group of practical shooters under the United States Practical Shooting Association. He trains at Point Blank Pistol Club in Graniteville serves as club president and travels nationwide with his wife Karen aiming for the 2006 world championship in Ecuador and beyond.
Aiken County Board of Education will hear a proposal from Dean Cartin of Jesus Motion Ministries and the NCBCPS to introduce a Bible curriculum as an elective social studies course. The meeting at the district office will also recognize teachers and teams and review field improvements at North Augusta Middle School funded by the city.
National Weather Service and South Carolina Emergency Management Division expand severe weather transmissions with new transmitters across the state including Aiken. Testing begins June 1 with official use 30 days later on 162 450 MHz. Residents are urged to buy SAME capable radios to receive alerts.
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