Aiken Standard Accusation About Ethics Complaint
A reader objects to Aiken Standard coverage alleging a State Ethics Commission complaint. The letter claims the report was rumor based and demands an apology for Mrs. Vaughters, accusing the paper of publishing false or unsubstantiated material.
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State Ethics Commission
Aiken Standard
Babies ruin weddings with sitters and petitions in Burnettown
A reader describes a chaotic wedding with five babies, notes four events needing sitters, and argues local officials misuse business licenses. The letter calls for recall of the mayor and town council, criticizes police activity, and alleges the Westinghouse Savannah River Company robs taxpayers.
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Burnettown
Westinghouse
Savannah River Company
Department of Energy
South Carolina
Man pleads guilty in Wagener shootout
Kevin Bernard also known as Robert Lasenby 32 pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill for firing at Wagener police during a traffic stop last year. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and faces additional Michigan charges. No officers were injured in the exchange.
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Michigan
Wagener
Kevin Bernard
Robert Lasenby
Brenda Brisbin
Lesser
Wagoner, Salley
Aiken
State Law Enforcement Division
State Highway Patrol
FBI
Bernard
Wallis Alves
Alves
Fifth Circuit
Allison Lee
Erin Brooks
Ebrooks
Aikenstandard
Markers aid in aerial survey in Aiken
GIS coordinator Nica Loving explains the 34 large T shaped ground markers serve as aerial photography control points used since 1997 to map city limits and water service areas. The updated color fly over conducted by Woolport LLP in 2001 supports the city’s GIS layers including parcels zoning water sewer and infrastructure.
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City of Aiken
Nica Loving
GIS
City
Loving
Aiken
Canada
Woodside Plantation
Woolport LLP
John Moore
Powderhouse Road
New Kroger Store Opens in Heritage Square
The Heritage Square Kroger on Pine Log Road opens Thursday at 7 a.m. with a 4 p.m. ribbon cutting. Store manager Debra Marciniak notes the 77,000 square foot facility offers extensive groceries, a 24 hour drive through pharmacy, a Starbucks, olives, wine, a large books and magazines section, kitchen and bakery, and 225 employees.
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Kroger
Heritage Square
Pine Log Road
Nancy Scott
Scott
Debra Marciniak
Marciniak
Hitchcock Plaza
Jasper
Carolina Pride
Marjorie Nelson
John Moore
DJJ Aiken Aims to Curb Youth Trouble With Community Help
The Department of Juvenile Justice plans a holistic approach to rehabilitate youths and involve families in Aiken County. With 160 juveniles under supervision and 981 referrals in 2003 04, DJJ seeks community support and an after school program for 70 youths in 2005 06. Donations and volunteer efforts can help at 641 7735.
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Department of Juvenile Justice
Elizabeth Morris
DJJ
Aiken County
Aiken
Second Baptist Christian Prep
Laurens Street
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