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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2014
Page
3
Readers call for harsher punishment for rapists and critique city water rates and pay. They discuss lawmakers salaries, permit and weapon rules, dark window laws, EBT use, and local issues as they threaten to leave the area. Comments outline frustration with services and governance.
Aiken City Council to vote on next fiscal year budget after Public Safety budget review led by Chief Charles Barranco. Councillors discussed department layers from patrol to investigations with projected costs including building upgrades 50000 the dispatch center 202000 and protective gear 98000 while salary adjustments remain under study and a funding pool may be created.
The South Carolina Department of Education and State Board of Education discuss withdrawing from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium amid debate over adopting a new or existing testing option aligned with Common Core. Board member Barry Bolen questions the move while Superintendent Mick Zais weighs cost and alternatives. Field tests in Aiken County prompt views on validity and impact on instruction.
Aiken Public Safety seeks two suspects described in all black who attempted entry at Ti tle Max on Richland Avenue at 9 a.m. and later robbed Local Finance on York Street. Both crimes, with hidden faces and handguns, appear related and under investigation. Detective Royster and CrimeStoppers solicit tips with up to a $1,000 reward.
Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum adds four historic tours for Masters week with departures at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today and Friday. Tickets are 15 dollars, advance reservations required. The center stays open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday at 406 Park Ave. Call 803 293 7846 for details.
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