City Focus on Downtown and Parking Expert Debate
A letter criticizes Aiken officials for prioritizing downtown development and a parking study. It claims excessive time on the publication rack issue and strict design review oversight, noting high costs for a small green space and proposed annexation for a large store with gas station and car wash. It ends by contrasting local papers with the New York Times.
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Secondhand smoke debate letters raise objections
A citizen letter to the editor in the Aiken Standard questions perceived harms of secondhand smoke while touching on pollution and social issues. The piece urges readers to call a talkback line and email comments, noting names are not required and edits may be made for space.
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SRS construction workers celebrate eight-year safety record
At Savannah River Site Bechtel construction crews logged no lost-time injuries for eight years ending June 1998. Spokesman Bruce Cadotte and safety manager Bobby Liver praised the feat as an industry best, noting 18 million safe hours and STAR status from DOE.
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Smooth jazz warms Hopelands Gardens concert in Aiken
Guests at Hopelands Gardens enjoyed a calm evening of soft Brazilian influenced jazz led by Chris Mangelly and Ights. The ensemble featuring Nat Gaddy, Sonny Pickett, Steve Pruitt, and Rob Foster performed works highlighting Antonio Carlos Jobim. The Cedar Creek Relaxing series runs all summer with free admission and no alcohol, with rain plans to move to H Odell Weeks Activities Center.
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Antonio Carlos Jobim
Nat Gaddy
Sonny Pickett
Steve Pruitt
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Susan Callis
Susan
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North Augusta approves new polling site for Fox Creek precinct
North Augusta moves Fox Creek 73 to Grace Fellowship Church at 507 W Five Notch Road for the November 7 general election. About 750 voters from Fox Creek 58 and surrounding areas shift to the new Fox Creek 73 precinct and will vote at the Grace Fellowship Church. The change affects House District 83, Senate District 24, County Council District 5, School Board district 56, and Belvedere Fire Department commission where applicable.
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Grace Fellowship Church
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Augusta Department of
Lottery numbers reported for Palmetto Cash Five and Pick 3/4 draws
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Grandmother sought in girl's kidnapping case in Aiken County
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office searches for Patricia A. Daniels 40 of Augusta after she failed to return 4 year old Shakeria Martin on an agreed date. The child was later found and returned to her mother Sandra Martin in Wagener after aid from the paternal grandfather. Daniels is charged with kidnapping and is described as a Black woman about five feet tall, 155 pounds, driving a burgundy Dodge Spectrum. Authorities ask anyone with information to call the sheriff's office or Midlands Crimestoppers.
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Cook Road
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Sandra Martin
South Dixie Road
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Kim Sievers
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Vandalism Reported In Aiken Car Window Incident
An Aiken man was in his car on Maurice Trail when 6 to 7 males arrived in another vehicle and attacked the car with bats, breaking a front passenger window. The assailants then fled with the man and his father present. In related news, the Aiken County Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. to appoint two key administrators, including an Area 2 assistant superintendent and a new secondary education director, at 1000 Brookhaven Drive.
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