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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2002
Page
1
Montgomery County police chief warns that “Your children are not safe” as the sniper continues killings in the Washington area. The note aims to frighten and demand money while authorities seek to maintain dialogue and prevent further harm.
A ribbon cutting launched the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Regional Forensic Laboratory in the east wing of the old Detention Center on Hampton Avenue. The lab will test marijuana and other drugs for agencies in Aiken Edgefield Barnwell and Saluda counties, accelerating case charges and fairness for arrestees.
Daimler Chrysler denies a protest letter from the NAACP influenced its choice of Savannah Georgia over South Carolina for a 754 million van plant. Stein spokesperson said the letter was not a factor in the decision and Savannah was selected for the 3,300 job site.
The Aiken County Jaycees invite the entire household to the fair with free entrance today. Grounds open at 5 pm with shows at 6 pm and 8 pm. Racing pigs appear at 7 pm and 9 pm while Daze Haze performs at 6 pm and 8 pm on the Community Center stage. Arts and horticulture exhibits remain open all evening. See free details on Page 6A.
Rep Don Smith of North Augusta runs unopposed for the South Carolina House 83 seat and urges tackling a $250 million deficit with proportional state agency cuts. He says 9 percent reductions last year hurt agencies and more cuts are needed to balance the budget while acknowledging the hardship.
Rep James Roland Smith R Warrenville seeks re election to House 84 seat amid focus on education and economic development. He notes hunger crisis will dominate early session days in January and urges protecting education against budget cuts to attract new businesses and spur growth.
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