Banks Mill Road Pothole Crisis Prompts Repaving Call
Pothole repairs by trucks are criticized as costly and ineffective. Residents argue the road should be repaved to prevent trucks from pushing motorists into holes and causing danger.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2010
Page
3
Pothole repairs by trucks are criticized as costly and ineffective. Residents argue the road should be repaved to prevent trucks from pushing motorists into holes and causing danger.
Critics question U S diplomatic optics after President Obama avoids a Netanyahu portrait while posing with Hamid Karzai. Advocates cite strategic signaling and regional priorities influencing White House scheduling and media framing.
A reader argues that only the South should fund a school bond referendum, exempting the North, blaming Northerners for Aiken’s problems and urging exclusion from the measure. The letter reflects local political frictions over funding.
The city asks why money allocated for traffic signals couldn’t also cover median tree trimming. Officials say clear sightlines reduce accidents and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.
A letter questions racial representation on the South Carolina Gamecocks school board and contrasts it with perceived underrepresentation of Black athletes in sports. The writer also criticizes health care costs and calls for reform, inviting reader comments via TalkBack.
USC Aiken students and board members gathered at Pine Lawn Memorial Gardens for Clean Up History to honor African American locals and unearth stories from Aiken Colored Cemetery. They found a 1918 tombstone for Pernell Peeples of the 369th Infantry, Harlem Hellfighters, while documenting graves and restoring grounds.
The third quarter list includes Jazmine Abney, Jordan Brown, Erin Chandler, Britney Hawkins, Mariah Posey, Geoffrey Rice, Omarion Chandler, Donta Jackson and dozens more. Julia Stuart also made the Aiken Christian School All A Honor Roll.
A new shopping destination on the south side hosts nearly 40 dealers under one roof. Antiques & More offers antiques, vintage, and new items with a mix from A to Z. Grand opening planned for May. open Monday through Saturday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5:30 pm. Located near Powderhouse Road. contact 644-1060.
Publisher details and contact lines for The Aiken Standard list offices editors and staff emails. Rates for EZ Pay and home delivery options appear with dates and surcharge notes for various subscriptions and weekends.
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