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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 2004
Page
2
The Aiken Standard announces no TalkBacks on candidates or ballot issues through November elections. Readers are directed to Letters to the Editor with signatures, addresses, and phone numbers for verification. letters may be edited.
A reader urges state action to replace or repair school buses to ensure safety and punctual pickups. The letter argues that better buses would reduce breakdowns and keep students on time, criticizing schools for excuses and urging stronger complaints.
A parent laments unreliable school bus service with arrival times ranging from 6 25 am to 8 am causing late arrivals for tests and morning routines. The driver office opens late and walking distance would ease the issue. The note ends with community prayer reminders and calls for positive TalkBack feedback.
A caller asks for Hebrews 13 17 and the Aiken Standard recalls to submit to leaders authority. Readers may leave a brief message via a Talkback hotline or email with no need to provide names. The paper may edit comments for space and content.
Edgefield County hosted the statewide Landmark Conference over three days with tours of Johnston and Trenton and a closing Bettis Academy reception. Organizers led by Jack Tiller and partners from the Ridge Heritage Association and local groups praised community support and cataloged historic sites across Edgefield.
Aiken Department of Public Safety implements two electronic fingerprint scanners funded by a $30,000 DOJ grant with a 10 percent city match. The system, similar to airport tech, provides quicker bookings and immediate readability, enabling faster processing and potential electronic submissions to state and federal agencies.
Aiken City Council gave first reading approval to changes for Woodside Plantation Phase III. The plan adds 104 villa units on 8.66 acres and 122 units on 10.14 acres plus 72 units on a 14.59 acre tract. A traffic study urges road improvements. a May 10 hearing will decide second reading.
About two dozen downtown restaurant workers attended a three part safety class at Newberry Hall covering first aid CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. The session led by Dacre Stoker emphasized calling 911 in breathing emergencies and included techniques for adults children and infants.
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