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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2002
Page
2
A reader petitions action on abandoned cars in yards in New Ellenton and calls for removal of overflowing trash cans. The letter also presents a perspective on prison life, fear of incarceration, and desire for equal treatment and accountability for crimes.
A letter criticizes coverage of Grady Patterson and Ryberg and questions eligibility and background. The writer cites experiences at a DMV and recounts a parking lot incident, urging balanced reporting and noting reader comments with contact options for the Aiken Standard.
At the Aiken Mall a breast cancer awareness booth drawn by Gwen Cabbage RT attracted about 50 residents, many survivors who shared stories to encourage early detection. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month with ARMC and Women’s LifeCare Center promoting risk factors and exams.
The 11th Sweet Potato Festival at Jacksonville Community Park raises funds for local charities and the historic school renovations. Residents celebrate with pies and sweet potato dishes, supporting community groups and preserving the old school building nearby.
Autopsy confirms a Hispanic man found in a pickup behind an abandoned Dragon Lair Road home was shot in the back of the head. Investigators from Aiken and Edgefield counties seek tips and offer up to $1,000 via Crime Stoppers for information.
The Defense Waste Processing Facility at the Savannah River Site will shut for four to six months to install a new 65 ton melter after extended service. Westinghouse Savannah River Co spokesman Dean Campbell says remote operations are required to protect workers from radiation. Since March 1996, DWPF has poured 1,387 canisters as the plant transitions back to normal operations with the new melter in place.
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