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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1997
Page
8
Concept plans outline a fountain facing Richland Avenue with a 2000 brick walkway leading to a wall inscribed with names of all Aiken County veterans since 1871. Bricks for the walkway are available for engraving in memory of loved ones and may be purchased through local banks.
A community fair featured walking canes T shirts and fair food with little athletes in Jack Russell terrier races and milk bones. Smokey Bear and US Forest Service guests visited while artists from Edgefield showcased wind mobiles and primitive tents. Local musicians paid tribute to Merle Haggard and David Allan Coe as Bill and Bonnie Goff from North Augusta displayed Pouting Pups candy feeders. Proceeds benefit the Jackson Volunteer Fire Department.
Nielsen witnesses stun at Josey letter claiming involvement by Nielsen or husband in the case. Nielsen says no dealings with him, asserts full cooperation and pushes for three years to complete the investigation and bring it to court without politics.
Incumbent James Roland Smith faces Democrat Tom Anderson in District 84 while Charles Sharpe opposes Carroll Bryant in District 86. Rep. Scott Beck runs unopposed in District 83 and Bill Clyburn is the sole name on the District 82 ballot. Local council races in Aiken and North Augusta also feature unopposed candidates. Campaigns rely on calls and faxes amid cross‑party accusations over tax cuts, education funding, and video poker.
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