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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2003
Page
2
A resident blames high taxes and road neglect in New Ellenton for blocked driveways and unsafe access. They defend motorcyclists rights, criticize Memorial Day parade coverage for omitting veterans groups, and urge fair treatment regardless of political or religious views.
A reader blasts the Aiken County School Board over budget strain and proposes ending three half days after Memorial Day. The writer argues grades are set and compares county schedules, noting ongoing bus costs and calling for practical action.
Letter from reader denounces South Carolina lawmakers as the "stupidest" in the Senate and Legislature. Calls for a sales tax increase as fair, blames Democrats for its failure, and urges public engagement via hotline or email to Aiken Standard.
Bath evangelist James Wesley McCoy, 31, held in Oconee County jail since May 12, faces three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct on a minor and seven counts of lewd act upon a minor in Aiken County. Alleged incidents in Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Kershaw, and most recently Aiken counties date from 1998 to 2001. Authorities say victims include girls aged 10 to 15, with two initially identified and two more after publicity. McCoy has conducted religious tent revivals in Georgia and Alabama. investigation linked to Upstate casework.
Millbrook Elementary bids farewell on the last day as longtime teacher Jennette Emerson retires after 22 years. Students celebrate awards as they transition to middle school at Minnie B Kennedy and other nearby campuses amid plans to travel and adjust to future schooling changes.
Drew Batchelor 11 died in July when a truck crashed on Belvedere Clearwater Road. His brother Ashton 15 and another brother Brandon 14 also perished, while father Michael Batchelor survived. The Belvedere Elementary annual honors Drew with a two page collage and a drawing. Joy Batchelor attended the awards ceremony to accept the tribute. Authorities reviewed laws about juveniles riding in the back of trucks after the crash.
Billie Jean Sprawls of Williston received the Lower Savannah Outstanding Older South Carolinian award at Generations Unlimited in Barnwell honoring decades of service. A 65 year old council member and church leader, she has life long roles with the Williston Town Council, Barnwell Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Lions Club, and First Baptist Church.
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