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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2002
Page
2
A longtime Aiken resident recalls three visits to Aiken hospital since 1984, praising nurses as caring and knowledgeable. The letter urges public backing for the hospital, notes local band Pristine and Weston, and weighs in on Sunday alcohol sales with a call to vote no.
Local readers claim the Aiken Standard favors the University of South Carolina. They say Clemson defeated Georgia, while Carolina earned front-page treatment despite facing a weaker opponent.
The discussion notes DNA testing helped solve the Carpenter case, asking why South Carolina lacks similar testing. It frames DNA as a public safety tool and questions state adoption.
The Standard notes the mayor is pleased with the Peter Jennings first cut and expects this to guide his next moves. He should redirect energy toward improving the Southside and advance action promptly.
Aiken residents react to a plan to lease part of the Southside water plant on Silver Bluff to a telephone company for a cellular tower. They question how lease money would be shared and whether water bills would drop. Readers are invited to comment via Talkback hotline or email.
Runners gathered for the 25th Whiskey Road Race at 7:30 a.m. starting from H.O. Weeks Activities Center. The program includes a one mile kids race, two mile and 10K road races, a half mile youth run, and a 200 yard tot trot, with an awards ceremony at 10:40 a.m. Late registration runs 6:45 to 7:15 a.m., entry fees range from 5 to 20 dollars, and sponsors include Howell Printing and Gold's Gym.
USC Aiken students signed hand prints pledging five hours of community service as part of a broader lawn party, which featured food, live music, and booths from banks, apartments, and cell firms. Alumni Association head Brandi Harper said proceeds support the Pacer Union Board and ambassadors.
Charles Nelson Hartley, 46, was sentenced to life without parole for criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the first degree and a lewd act upon a child. He abused two girls on April 21, 2001, including a 6 year old and a 7 year old, according to Brenda Brisbin of Aiken County. The sentence also includes a 15 year term for the lewd act, to be served concurrently. Hartley, a Gooseplatter Road resident and logger, has prior similar convictions.
Tonight at 6 p.m. the First Presbyterian Church hosts a chili cookoff with a dining and live entertainment evening. Chef Stephanie prepares complete dinners while guests sample chili entries. local community leaders judge and award prizes. Entry is 10 dollars. meals 6 dollars, children under 10 eat free. For more information call 648 2662.
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