Readers weigh in on tattoos and local development
A letter expresses mixed views on tattoo parlors and urges opposition to retail growth near USC Aiken while praising a spouse with a tattoo. The writer critiques strong perfume use, argues for Labor Day start to school, and invites public comments via a Talkback hotline and email.
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Aiken
Correction notice on Aiken district appointment error
The Aiken Standard corrects a Thursday article misreporting James Gallman as newly appointed assistant superintendent for administration. Gallman was already in the role and was retained by Superintendent Dr. Linda Eldridge in 1995. Readers may report errors to editors.
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James Gallman
Linda Eldridge
Bill aims to close loopholes in TIF districts
A South Carolina House bill to fix TIF district loopholes cleared the House unanimously and moves to the Senate. Lead sponsor Rep. Robert Perry said the measure requires due diligence and prevents private gain while ensuring communities benefit. Perry plans to push the bill with Sen. Land and will consult other senators over the weekend.
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S.C. House
S.C. Senate
Robert S
Perry
R-Aiken
Aiken County
House
Senate
John
Bobby) Harrell
Ways and Means
Dan Cooper
Graniteville relief group seeks sirens and health checks for funds
A Graniteville disaster relief committee asks Aiken County to spend 340000 on three emergency sirens for Warrenville Graniteville and Vaucluse with two mile range and 300000 on health screenings over time for residents still affected by the train wreck and chemical spill. The group plans to petition lawmakers and seeks public apologies from officials.
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Graniteville
Graniteville Disaster Relief Fund Committee
Aiken County
Tina Bevington
Graniteville Disaster Fund Committee
Graniteville First Baptist Church
Bevington
Thyme Street
Warrenville
Canal Street
Vaucluse
State Road 105
Highway 191
Study committee looks to combine three communities
Graniteville leaders discuss forming a single incorporation for Graniteville Warrenville and Vaucluse. The plan envisions about 2 000 homes and 5 000 people, with petitions and majority votes required. Officials stress preserving each town’s identity while pursuing more grants.
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Graniteville
Hilton
Vaucluse
Warrenville
GVW
Phil Napier
Napier
James Abraham
Bevington
Sage Creek
Cedarhill Farm trainer finds reward in guiding young horses
Cedarhill Farm owner Andrea Guzinski trains horses and brings 16 mounts to the Aiken Spring Classic at Ford Conger Field. She mentors riders, observes horse development, and values the challenge of bringing babies to competition while benefiting from ties with Daniel Geitner and the Aiken show community.
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Cedarhill Farm
Andrea Guzinski
Aiken
Aiken Horse Park
Ford Conger Field
Guzinski
Cedarhill
Waxhaw
N.C
Kentucky
Rick
Cram
Ben Baugh
Aiken Standard Office Hours and Contact Details
This notes the Aiken Standard newsroom phone numbers for Local news Features and Sports, plus the publisher contact Scott B. Hunter. It lists mailing address P O Box 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 and provides publication details and 2006 Sunday Plus delivery dates.
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Aikenstandard.com
Scott B. Hunter
Shunter
Aikenst
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Aiken April Theme Creativity Feature and Lottery Draws
City of Character highlights April as creativity month. South Carolina Lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 6 6 7 Pick 4 Midday 2 4 0 4 Pick 3 Evening 1 2 2 Pick 4 Evening 6 1 3 5 Cash 3 Midday 1 5 9 Cash 4 Midday 4 1 5 8 Cash 3 Evening 1 6 0 Cash 4 Evening 5 1 5 8 Fantasy 5 numbers 14 16 24 30 39.
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