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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2004
Page
2
Letters and messages complain about Doonesbury and B C cartoons on comics pages. The mix includes a dog letter about leash behavior, flu shots for inmates, Halloween timing, gun and drug safety at schools, and calls to submit comments via phone or email to the Aiken Standard.
A correction states the transfer of the detention center to the Sheriff’s control takes effect at midnight on October 31. The jail will officially become part of the Sheriff’s Office at that time.
Students in several Aiken County schools signed a no guns at school pledge during The Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence. U.S. attorney Strom Thurmond promoted the campaign statewide and cited Project Sentry as a model for deterring juvenile gun violence and securing safer learning environments.
People's Community Bank of Aiken and First Citizens Bank and Trust Company announce an intended merger in 2005. If approved by regulators the brand will remain until closing. the $30 a share purchase will deliver cash to shareholders. CEO Tommy Wessinger and President Thomas Lyles will stay on with First Citizens.
Montmorenci resident James D McNair, key founder of People's Community Bank in 1997 and longtime banking leader, dies at 87 after a 58 year career. He served as vice chairman of People's Community Bank Holding Company and helped establish the Lower Savannah Council of Governments in 1967. He remained actively involved despite strokes and was Scott Independent Banker of the Year four years ago. He also helped found Friends of Hopelands Gardens and led Farmers and Merchants Bank before its mergers.
United Way of Aiken County has raised over 2 million for 2004 campaigns with nine days left and remains about 600000 short of the goal. President Dee Stanford urges community action ahead of Friday October 29, while Wackenhut's Wendell Edwards and marketing director Chris Slaughter note progress and remaining opportunities.
The New Ellenton Commission of Public Works will meet at its office on Monday October 25 at 7 p.m. For details call 652-2862. A free cholesterol screening is offered in Augusta by The Medicine Shoppe on October 30. for information call 706 722 7155.
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