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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2006
Page
3
A U.S. citizen recounts his wife’s temporary Working Visa and lengthy process to gain legal status. He notes $1,200 in attorney fees and 1 1/2 years of lines at Homeland Security. The couple seeks to regularize a son’s status amid 13 months in process and $2,200 more in fees.
A letter to the editor warns that eminent domain could uproot communities for road projects echoing Cross Bronx and I-95 cases. It cites Hitchcock Woods and asks who bears the loss in historic districts while urging readers to weigh traffic needs against local impacts.
The Aiken City Council on Monday approved first reading to rezone a 1.59 acre Colleton and Williamsburg lot from light industrial to Residential RS-8 with seven lots, correcting an earlier report that it was RS-10. The newspaper invites readers to report errors.
Aiken County Council unanimously approved leasing the Teledyne Building in Verenes Industrial Park to GlaxoSmithKline. The deal supports GSK expansion, creating about 150 jobs to reach 420 at the Aiken plant as it shifts Ecotrin production from Puerto Rico and begins All in Aiken for OTC Orlistat pending FDA approval.
Representatives of North Augusta's past present and future gathered to mark the community's 100th anniversary with the dedication of a historical marker in John C. Calhoun Park. The event featured James U. Jackson Jr. unveiling the monument, a time capsule, Sky-blue balloons, a centennial logo cake, and remarks from local leaders including Sen. Greg Ryberg and Rep. Don Smith.
At a Monday meeting developer Douglas Jones sought rezoning a 1.59 acre Old Aiken lot from Light Industrial to RS-6 for eight homes. Council approved RS-8 with a seven-home cap, amid debate over density. Opponents urged RS-15, while owner Richard Verenes seeks to recoup after tearing down a warehouse. The second reading is set for April 24.
The Mead Hail Strawberry Festival will occur Saturday May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the downtown Aiken school. Activities include strawberry desserts BBQ lunch bake sale a local baking contest children's games and vendors. For details call 644-1122. Black Box event at Aiken Community Playhouse May 26 runs 9 to 9 with $6 admission reservations advised call 648-1438.
Local newspaper notice outlines EZ Pay and print rates, delivery times, and re delivery rules. It lists contact numbers for the newsroom and business office and notes change to carrier billing after term expiry and cancellation procedures.
Aiken announces April as a month honoring Creativity. Lottery results released include Pick 3 Midday 2 1 0 Pick 4 Midday 7 4 6 4 Pick 3 Evening 1 4 6 Pick 4 Evening 8 1 2 7 Cash 3 Midday 8 0 3 Cash 4 Midday 9 4 8 3 Cash 3 Evening 9 5 3 Cash 4 Evening 6 4 8 8 Fantasy 5 14 17 8 4 18 Mega Millions 12 2 56 45 46 Mega Ball 20.
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