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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 2002
Page
2
Readers criticize the Aiken Standard for delayed Gamecock and Silver Bluff coverage while urging more balanced sports reporting. They call for traffic safety and speed concerns from a neighborhood bus driver and invite public comment via Talkback, email, or phone for space‑limited letters to the editor.
The City of Aiken approved Sunday alcohol sales in eateries. The referendum won 5,173 to 2,510 led by the Aiken Hospitality Group. Large operations pay 3000 annually, small restaurants 150 per weekend, with revenue benefitting city beautification and recreation facilities.
Kathy Rawls and Charles Barton claimed victories in Aiken County Council races with Rawls defeating Al Brodie 2276 to 1881 in District 1 and Barton beating Danny Porter 3219 to 1242 in District 6. Scott Singer and Eddie Butler ran unopposed for District 2 and 5.
Valerie Towles and Dr. Christine Sanders were elected to the Aiken County Board of Education joining the board for the first time. Incumbent Larry Murphy won a second term. Towles outpolled Rebekah Sutherland 2165 to 1117 for District 2, Sanders beat Andrew Yaun 1190 to 1042 for District 6, and Steve Cartin had 521. Murphy won District 3 over Jeff Jones 1333 to 1129. Two incumbents, Tom Goforth and Rosemary English, ran unopposed in their districts. The race was marred by voting irregularities affecting Districts 1, 2, and 8 with about 220 voters affected. Towles and Sanders will be sworn in.
Incumbents dominate in Aiken County races as four of six candidates are returning legislators. Jim Stewart wins District 96 for the Republicans, Kenneth Clark takes District 96 for the Democrats, while Skipper Perry Bill Clyburn and Don Smith secure reelection. Clark plans to retire from the Department of Revenue and begin full-time legislative work.
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