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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2002
Page
2
A letter to the editor laments nonholiday election day work realities and criticizes orange team fans. The writer claims ticket sales stay strong for Carolina while Tennessee and volunteers’ fans are blamed for their hostility. Callers are invited to share opinions via a hotline or email.
Mead Hall first graders, led by teachers Susan Wike and Courtney Sokolik, donate coats and blankets to Area Churches Together Serving. Principal Tim Spurrier introduces a school-wide community service program with 3K to ninth graders, including penpal and Giving projects.
Merritt pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and one count of lewd act upon a child. Judge Keesley sentenced him to 20 years for each first degree count, 10 years for lewd act, with the latter sentences to run concurrently. He must register with the child abuse registry, attend counseling, and serve at least 85 percent of his term after 111 days in jail awaiting trial. The judge cited overwhelming evidence and noted the offender’s conduct.
Yamma Brown Lumar and Deanna Brown Thomas claim co-ownership of 23 songs including Get Up Offa That Thing and seek over 1 million dollars in a federal suit filed in Atlanta. They say the move caused family strife while James Brown and labels deny the claims and seek dismissal, noting the daughters were 3 and 6 when many songs were written.
Tom Nance grabs a rare acting turn in the USC Aiken Kidney Benefit production of Camelot as Lancelot at Etherredge Center. Betsy Wilson Mahoney and Nance reunite on stage with Jerry West, all proceeds aiding kidney disorders in Aiken Edgefield and Barnwell counties. Proceeds fund local care and SRS staffers participate in the community show.
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