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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 2002
Page
1
Defense officials say high energy laser tech could be ready in five years. A TRW built laser heated an artillery shell fired from a howitzer at White Sands Missile Range New Mexico and caused it to explode in flight. The test was repeated successfully with radar and infrared tracking.
Aiken High School Hornets beat South Aiken 19 10 in overtime to claim a ninth straight win in the series. Calder Bear-Jon hit a 24 yard game winning field goal and Shad Smith’s 130 yard attempt widened left as time expired in regulation. Kenyata Smith called the win a near state championship feeling as the Hornets finish the season with a victory despite injuries and a possible losing record.
Local bars and restaurants including Hotel Aiken The Willcox and Outback Steakhouse will offer drinks under new licenses as Sunday sales roll out. The process required paperwork in Columbia and certification by the Elections Commission before licenses could be issued. Libby Cook of The Willcox expects Sunday sales to enhance brunch with mimosas Bloody Marys and champagne.
South Carolina faces a tightening fiscal picture as the BEA downgrade forecast caps revenue growth to about 1.4 percent for the coming year. Officials warn of tight finances with lottery and tax receipts lagging. lawmakers anticipate substantial cuts to cover 2004 spending needs.
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