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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2000
Page
13
A personal reminiscence echoes the end of Sparky the lawnmower and a shopping adventure for a replacement. The narrator recalls Sparky due to years of service, then visits a home improvement store to buy a new mower, guided by a pushy salesman and humorous yard- sized metrics, hoping Sparky III outlives the predecessor.
South Carolina Supreme Court voided the death sentence of David McClure Jr for the January 1996 murders, ruling prosecutors improperly questioned remorse during sentencing. Jurors had imposed death after deliberating two hours, with the court noting unfairness tainted by remarks on McClure’s supposed lack of remorse.
Greenville County School District faces a tech lag as Ellen Woodside Elementary sits with 29 unhooked computers. Superintendent Bill Harner plans a district wide needs assessment, funding strategy, and efforts to attract state support while adding 10 technicians, funded by a $1 million administrative budget cut. Ellen Woodside's lab is to be networked this week.
Readers offer encouragement to a 14 year old who lost a martial arts tournament, noting success is measured by perseverance and self improvement. They cite Babe Ruth, Jordan, Pippen, Lincoln, Edison, Chuck Norris, and the value of resilience in sports.
Ellis Marsalis, 66, led a technical discussion with musicians from across South Carolina at Clemson, then invited students to solo as he accompanied. He stressed lifelong work, practice, and playing, noting his family of jazz musicians and the tribute to Duke Ellington.
Sam's Club removed Maurice Bessinger barbecue sauce from eight stores amid protests over his Confederate flag display at Piggie Park restaurants. Wal Mart may follow suit as controversy surrounds the flag issue, though local grocers and Bi Lo plan to continue selling the product if demand remains.
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