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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2002
Page
2
Readers express concern over snipers coverage and campaign ads while praising the Aiken Standard for election coverage. A caller notes DMV weather delays forced a test transfer to North Augusta and thanks Wal Mart for service responses. Local issues and opinions reflect broad civic interest.
A letter criticizes Westinghouse for terminating a 64 year old employee who was one year from 15 years of service and retirement benefits. The writer urges public outcry and notes the editorial contact details for comments.
Aiken County Board of Education and Midland Valley Preparatory School director Lilian Thomas pledged improved dialogue after concerns about access to student information. Keisha Lloyd Kennedy and Dr. Linda Eldridge backed regular updates and clarified charter status within the district while addressing worries about expulsions and accountability.
Vice Chairman Art Hadden retires after eight years on the Aiken County Board of Education. He previously served 12 years on an area advisory council and helped establish a five year building program now updated annually. Chairman Dr. John Bradley praises the district’s facilities and collective effort.
Mia Brasco reports great advance ticket sales for the 11th Aiken Fall Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field Aiken Horse Park with gates opening at 9 am Saturday and six races starting at 1 pm A pre race party begins at 7 pm Friday The event includes a tailgate parade hat contest and Regions Bank Holiday Cup with various ticket options and parking details.
An 18 year old from Aiken identified as David McCann was located in Florida after an APB was issued. His parents said he had leukemia and may have traveled by mountain bike to a trail before calling from Florida claiming he was living in his vehicle. No foul play was reported and he is unharmed.
Joseph B. Benson Jr., 28, of 2707 Vaucluse Road, is charged with second degree arson and disorderly conduct after a basement fire at a four story building housing Gregor's TV Service. Four residents displaced, one escaped via an upper window. Benson was arrested at the scene and jailed at the Aiken County Detention Center.
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