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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2002
Page
2
Chukker Creek School administrators push for a traffic signal along Chukker Creek Road during arrival and dismissal hours. County engineers should review the current traffic plan. A local racquetball group notes potential city funding from hourly play to help build another court at Odell Weeks for kids and community use.
A reader urges Northland Cable critics to switch to satellite service, claiming quick setup and good channel access. They note lack of recreation facilities on the Northside, criticize council land use and planning, and express frustration with local taxes and development.
USC Aiken officials consider adding a second dormitory as occupancy nears capacity at Pacer Downs. Chancellor Tom Hallman cites rising traditional age students and transfers, with plans for a market study and potential Board of Trustees review.
A North Augusta woman was sentenced to five years probation and six months home detention for fraudulently obtaining loans for manufactured home purchasers. Tina Christina Blackburn, 85, received 5 years probation, six months home detention and 8301.82 in restitution. Another defendant, Catherine Johnson, 37, got 5 years probation, six months home detention and 15870.70 restitution. The Homes of the CSRA owned several sales centers in the Orangeburg area and used false jobs, credit references, and down payment data to obtain financing for customers. Eighteen people were charged in the investigation by FBI agents.
Area officials launch Red Ribbon Week led by the Georgia Carolina Red Ribbon Border Tying Event at the Georgia Welcome Center on Interstate 20 at 10 a.m. Dignitaries and law enforcement will attend. Activities run through Oct. 29 with discounts for wearing red, team-up drawings for students, and a bake-off hosted by the Smith Hazel Senior Citizens Organization.
Aiken resident Joseph S. Castleberry, 4, is charged with armed robbery and assault with intent to kill after a 2:20 to 2:30 a.m. home attack on David E. Price, 38, at a Warrenville residence. The suspect fled in a white older model Cadillac with a stereo and phone stolen. Price was taken to the Medical College of Georgia for treatment. Call 800-922-3709 or Crimestoppers with tips.
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