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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1984
Page
5
A partisan appeal urges voters to participate in the October 2 SRP election, arguing the decision will shape local fate amid political ambitions. The piece frames the vote as a turning point and criticizes state officials and party bosses while naming Fred Christensen as a candidate for South Carolina state office.
Carey D. Burriss Jr. becomes possibly the first blind juror since a new state law barred blindness as a disqualifier. Burriss, of Clemson University, served on two juries in last week’s term with guilty verdicts in both driving offenses. He welcomed the chance, led the Anderson chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, and noted hope the law expands juror access.
After seven years of legal battles and financing woes the 75 million Charleston Place project moves forward with pilings sunk and stakes set. Mayor Riley pushed the historic district convention center plan, opposed by preservationists, now moving under architect John Carl Warnecke. The complex will include a 450 room hotel, grand ballroom, spa, restaurants, 50,000 square feet of retail space and a parking lot.
Aiken Standard invites groups planning late September to December public events to submit details for a special calendar. Include name, address, and phone number and mail to Special Events in care of Kathy Petty, Box 456, Aiken Standard, Aiken SC 20001. Deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Charleston AP Walter Shaffer reports the South Carolina Shrimpers Association asks Gov. Riley to seek a federal disaster declaration from President Reagan after a vote by about 125 members. Low catches and a 30 percent price drop since 1983 hurt shrimpers. disaster loans may help.
A national loan plan is advertised with an annual percentage rate of 13 and a four month term. An auto option is mentioned as part of the offer.
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