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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 2002
Page
2
A reader recounts a car theft from his home on September 30, finds his vehicle on October 4, and faces $130 in storage and fees. He calls for more school entrance red lights and questions DMV treatment, terrorism coverage, and drug policy while praising a local political candidate and urging ongoing public input through the Talkback hotline.
South Carolina participates in Powerball drawing for a $36 million jackpot. Tickets sold rapidly across the state with early sales figures increasing daily. No winner announced for the 36 million prize. next drawing expected to reach about 44 million. Five tickets matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball, including sales in South Carolina.
Aiken County Sheriff's Office asks for help locating two black men who robbed multiple residents at 26 Mill Street in Bath after 11 p.m. Tuesday. One suspect carried a handgun, demanded money, and struck a victim. Descriptions include ages 18-25 and about 5 foot 8 to 6 foot, with builds of 150 and 180 pounds. Call (B00) 922-9709 or Crime Stoppers at 866-88-CRIME for anonymity and up to a $1000 reward.
Northbound drivers on US Highway 1 are urged to travel with extra caution from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as an outside lane closes Monday and Tuesday for a temporary barrier installation tied to the Interstate 520 extension into South Carolina. Crews will work near Mae Video to Taylor Toyota, with details from the South Carolina Department of Transportation at (803) 646-2240.
Three North Aiken Elementary School pupils, two aged 9 and one aged 10, were charged Monday after circulating a knife on school property. An Aiken Department of Public Safety report lists possession of a weapon on school property as the charge. They were released to their parents custody after charging.
The Planning Commission will host two open house sessions for the Old Aiken Master Plan on Oct. 16 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aiken Municipal Complex 214 Park Ave downtown Aiken. A book fair is planned for Oct. 28 at Oakwood Windsor Elementary.
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