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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 2002
Page
2
Readers describe a Graniteville trash fire with a short hose and no burning ban in effect. They urge stricter penalties for arson, note other local murders, praise USCA baseball events, and discuss a city cell tower windfall. Calls to share views on the Talkback line and editor email.
NRC forum in North Augusta drew participants from South Carolina and Georgia debating production versus security in a proposed mixed oxide facility at Savannah River Site. Speakers cited environmental risks, transportation hazards, and job implications, with immobilization argued by some and MOX support by others.
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce named Jeanette Bush owner of Bush's Flower Shop as 2002 Small Business Person of the Year at a luncheon at the North Augusta Country Club. Past award recipient Chuck Smith presented the honor. mayor Lark Jones highlighted Riverfront developments as the community grows. Other nominees included Jana Dunaway, Keith Lavarnway, Ned Maner, Ken Carpenter, and Tracy Hooks.
Etheredge, 43, a Jackson councilor for three years, won the unexpired term with 323 of 490 ballots. Voter turnout was about 70 percent as the town pursues a satellite health facility with talks involving the Margaret J Weston Medical Center. Marty Landrum served as acting mayor with 98 votes. Kenny Teuton received 61.
Two inmates, David Haug and Joseph Smith, escaped from the Aiken County Lower Savannah Pre release Center around 7 pm Tuesday. Smith, 23, had a five year Pickens County grand larceny sentence. Haug, 24, a ten year Greenwood County firearm sentence. SC Department of Corrections and Aiken Bloodhound Team involved. reward up to 500 dollars for tips. Call toll free 877 349 2130 or local law enforcement.
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