Littering and civic responsibility in Aiken editorial
Aiken Standard TalkBack callers discuss littering as bad citizenship, political cynicism and the need to push leaders and businesses toward civic pride. Critics note rising city taxes and restaurant-driven growth, with calls for safer roads and better infrastructure. readers are invited to share opinions via the TalkBack hotline and email.
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Houndslake development denied amid strong resident opposition
Aiken Planning Commission rejected rezoning for Houndslake Commons a 5.4 acre plan to replace three tennis courts with nine townhomes totaling 36 units despite landlord Daniel Seawell saying the sale would aid club debt service. Residents cited strict lot sizes and unsuitability of townhomes near communal tennis facilities. The panel voting 6-1 to deny urged alternatives while other agenda items included a new church on Reynolds Pond Road and a Town Creek Road mixed use rezoning with a future laundromat.
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Ex-resident honored for Salvation Army service
Ed Zeigler of North Augusta aged 91 received the Doing the Most Good award at the Kroc Center on March 31 marking the local Salvation Army's 125th anniversary. The event featured local leaders and international officials including Gen Andre Cox and Commissioner Donald Bell. Zeigler, a WWII Army veteran and Furman graduate, has 57 years as the organization's longest-serving board member, with past roles as board chairman and Christmas program leader.
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