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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 2006

Page

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Will the post office extend hours for late filers

Authorities weigh possible late hours as tax deadlines loom. The piece surveys options for post office services and public response in light of looming filing dates.

Readers and reading highlighted in Aiken Standard feature

The Aiken Standard spotlights Deborah Bass and Laurie Beth Jones's Jesus CEO to spark discussion on literacy. The column notes area deaths and funerals for Marvin Bridges, Natalie Shuler, and Helen Weathersbee from Aiken, Monetta, and Graniteville.

Aiken Jesus Laurie Beth Jones

City Council Rejects Tattoo Zoning Plan

The Aiken City Council unanimously refused second reading of an ordinance to zone seven Whiskey Road locations for tattoo parlors, opting to risk a court challenge rather than approve a limited zoning. City Attorney Gary Smith noted potential legal challenges if parlor sites were expanded beyond general business districts. The issue has simmered since 2004 when South Carolina lifted its ban on tattoo parlors.

Whiskey Road South Carolina Gary Smith

Electrical blaze on Edisto Road burns Center home

Assistant Fire Chief Gene Fulmer said he found thick smoke while visiting his sister’s home on Edisto Road Monday morning. A second fire struck a brick house at 4173 Charles and Robbie Hatcher’s residence, with flames visible around 11 a.m. Firefighters arrived within minutes.

Ginny Southworth Edisto Road Center Gene Fulmer Charles Robbie Hatcher

Moore tops $1 million in campaign funds

Sen Moore closes the fundraising gap reporting $1.018 million total after the first quarter, with $200,199 raised in the period. Willis leads in self contributions, Sanford trails with $5.44 million. Lovelace reports $110,466 for the quarter and $273,468 overall.

Sen. Moore S.C. Ethics Commission Clearwater Moore Florence Frank Willis Willis Mark Sanford Oscar Lovelace Newberry County

Republican Primary Sees District 6 Seat Decision Hint

County council District 6 faces a GOP primary contest as candidates C Dennis Aughtry and Ken Holl land fail to file gubernatorial race documents per the S C Ethics Commission. Sen Greg Ryberg leads fundraising in the treasurer race with 2 192 566 raised in Q1 and total 2 652 426. Jeffrey Willis reports 5 710 in Q1, total 195 010. Richard Quinn did not report by 6 30 PM. Grady Patterson Jr reports 102 435 in the quarter, 317 250 overall. Charles Sharpe, former agriculture commissioner candidate, is in federal prison for cockfighting involvement.

Dennis Aughtry Ken Holland S.C. Ethics Commission S.C Greg Ryberg R-Aiken Ryberg Pickens Jeffrey Willis Richard Quinn House Grady Patterson Jr Patterson Charles Sharpe

Fledgling charter school pushes through first year struggle

The Aiken Performing Arts Academy and a second Lloyd-Kennedy charter school share a Beaufort Street building. The high school unit faces financial strain with 44 enrolled students, far fewer than expected, while the 65-student middle school remains financially stable. Parents assist with fundraisers as the founder Keisha Lloyd Kennedy seeks district support. The article notes charter schools’ status and funding limits in South Carolina.

Aiken Performing Arts Academy Keisha Lloyd-Kennedy Aiken Conference Center Beaufort Street Lloyd-Kennedy Charter School South Carolina Boards of Education Lloyd-Kennedy Aiken Aiken Performing Arts

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Monetta Duke Duke University Lacrosse Deborah Bass, Salley Marvin Leon Bridges Natalie M. Shuler, Monetta Helen B. Weathersbee Graniteville Ines Council Gov. Sanford Philip Lord Senior Sen Tommy Moore County Council Academy Rob No
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