Sheriff Pay Raise and Local Traffic Concerns Prompt Reader Letters
A reader questions why the Aiken County Sheriff has not received a raise while deputies seek a 20 percent increase about $10,000. Another letter urges a 25 percent across the board raise for the sheriff's department. Traffic signal timing at Pine Log and Silver Bluff is criticized for late-night delays. Property tax hikes are suggested, and a lighthearted note requests deputies receive updated citation books. Readers may call 803-644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com.
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Correction: photo miscredit in Aiken living on the go story
The Aiken Standard corrects the Monday Living on the Go photo credit for Christine Escalante used on page 10 in the Aiken County resident lupus survivor advocacy feature. The paper invites readers to report factual errors by calling Melissa Hanna or emailing editorial.
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City Council backs sidewalks removal option in bypass project
Aiken City Council unanimously approves two measures for the Hitchcock Parkway widening. One asks SCDOT to modify the 118 Bypass by removing sidewalks and narrowing the center median, with an amendment adding a shared multi use lane. The second seeks $5 million from the One Cent Capital Project Sales Tax to fund the plan.
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Great American Lobster Race returns to Aiken for 30th run
The Great American Lobster Race returns to Aiken on Newberry Street Festival Center with about 100 lobsters racing to win a release to sea. Gates open at 5 p.m. entertainment runs to 11 p.m. Atlantic Broadband sponsors as admission begins at 10 dollars for adults and five for students. children six and under are free.
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Great American Lobster Race returns to Newberry in Aiken
The 30th Lobster Race runs Friday from 5 to 11 p m at the Newberry Street Festival Center. Admission costs 10 for adults 5 for students and under 6 free. Wristbands enable on site alcohol sales. Proceeds support Tri Development Center Hitch cock Healthcare Augusta Warrior Project and Aiken County Special Olympics. Maayan Schechter, Aiken Standard reporter.
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Wounded Warrior Golf Classic set for May 19
The Aiken Augusta Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Classic plans its fifth edition for May 19 at Woodside Plantation Country Club with a goal of 45000 to benefit wounded veterans. Since inception the event has raised over 70000, largely supporting USC Aiken Veteran and Military Student Success Center and Fort Gordon veterans. Registration costs 100 per player or 400 per team, with a 240 golfer limit and May 12 deadline.
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Aiken Augusta Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Classic
The Aiken Augusta Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Classic tees off May 19 at 12 30 p m at Woodside Plantation Country Club. Entry is 100 per player or 400 per team with sponsorships from 100 to 1000. For details call 803 295 2614 or 803 642 6545 or email Morrison jack59 hotmail com or richardm gforcecable com.
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Melissa Hanna serves as executive editor for the Aiken Standard, with newsroom leadership duties and press contact for media inquiries. She can be reached at the Aiken Standard office via phone for interview requests and staff coordination.
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