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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2013
Page
3
The TalkBack column urges discussion on affordable housing for seniors in South Carolina, questions ID requirements for minorities, and weighs in on service dogs, a baseball stadium, whistleblowers, and political figures. It invites readers to call or email comments for publication.
Aiken Mayor Fred Cavanaugh rebutted claims he shut down public input at the Augusta Regional Transportation Policy Committee subcommittee meeting. He said no one asked to speak and that the session aimed to review DOT progress on Hitchcock Parkway and other roads. He noted DOT plans to shrink proposed width and emphasized ongoing discussion with residents and officials ahead of the August 12 council meeting.
Rising students from first through eighth grade gathered at the URS Center for Performing Arts for the Aiken Community Playhouse Act it Out Camp. Camp director Jennifer Gibbons notes varied skill levels with many returning campers. sixth to eighth graders work from pre written scripts in the Immersion Camp. final performances conclude with a cast party and ice cream.
Stephanie Turner oversees reporting editing and layout at the Aiken Standard. She earned a journalism degree from Valdosta State University in July 2012. She resides with her family in Evans Georgia.
James Hallie Holland a native of Aiken County will be honored by American Legion Post 212 Aug 10 at 6 p.m. for 25 years of service. He has served as South Carolina state commander and as national vice commander since 2012 and was elected national vice commander at the 94th National Convention in Indianapolis. Holland is a Vietnam veteran with the 5th Special Forces Group and Berlin Brigade, retired in 1985 after 27 years in the Army. He led fundraising for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund, walked 332 miles as department commander, and earned the Palmetto Patriot Award in 2009. He has been active in public service and historic preservation in Aiken.
The Aiken Women in Black invite the public to a Peace Vigil from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays each month. They stand on Whiskey Road at Hitchcock Drive across from The Fresh Market. For info call Brenda at 803-648-6020.
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