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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2004
Page
2
A reader urges law enforcement to pursue those responsible for torturing and killing a bull in Aiken, praising Sheriff Mike Hunt and his officers. The letter voices anger over the act, notes protecting local farmers, and questions NASCAR point policies. It also mentions a local dog show and nostalgia for Y105, inviting readers to submit comments.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for errors in Saturday edition bookings that mislisted Joey Lavon Ellis charge as bench warrant. Correct charge is failure to appear and pay hold pardon and probation. Also puzzle solution in Sunday edition was wrong. correct solution appears on page 4A in today’s edition.
National chains like Books-A-Million Ross TJ Maxx Bed Bath and Beyond show interest if a redevelopment at Hitchcock Plaza proceeds. City Council unanimously approves traffic and roadway plans while funding engineering work and trees to connect Fabian Drive with Silver Bluff Road.
Beech Island fire crews responding to an explosion report found residents away at a football game. Fire Chief Richie Caudill said a front room fire caused heavy fire and smoke damage, with no one inside the home at Storm Branch Road 1200 block.
A 21-year-old former Aiken resident, Tyreece Abney, died after a beating at Rikers Island on Oct. 3 while awaiting a spot in a New York drug program. His family, traveling from South Carolina, seeks answers and body release amid autopsy delays and bureaucratic delays. Abney had prior convictions in Aiken and an extensive New York arrest record. The family held a news conference in Manhattan as officials investigate and no charges were filed yet.
Monettas substation at the Monetta Community Fire Department opened August 29 2003 and has increased law enforcement presence. Mayor Henry Riddlehoover says drugs have been disrupted and residents are pleased, noting the substation was needed since the town cant support a full police department. Sheriff Hunt praised the collaboration with the town. Lt Michael Frank stated the mayor approached the sheriff to request the substation.
Sheriff Hunt plans more law enforcement presence in Monetta by opening a new substation at the Monetta Community Volunteer Fire Department. The department notes it is the first new substation since starting the program, now totaling seven stations in Belvedere Beech Island Clearwater Langley Monetta Wagener and Nicholson Village. Deputies say the Monetta site eases daily duties and report writing, reducing trips to Aiken and strengthening crime deterrence.
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