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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2007
Page
3
The Depot project is accused of lacking fiscal responsibility and becoming a political and corporate bandwagon. Critics warn such tourist draws drain funds and that backing it will be harder as the public sees through the rhetoric.
The council considers renaming Silver Bluff Road and expanding it to five lanes with dedicated motorcycle lanes. Proposals also call for billboards advertising Woodside shops and developments at NJ Speedway including real estate and loan offices.
Readers weigh in against widening Silver Bluff Road and urge keeping it as is with Pine Log running parallel to handle traffic. TalkBack avenues invite comments via phone or email to the Aiken Standard, with names not required and edits for space and content.
Correction notice clarifies festival hosts Deborah Schier and Yvonne Baughman and their venues. Schier hosts at Iron Horse Bar and Grill Beech Island with gates opening at noon, Baughman hosts at Langley Pond’s Pleasure Island in Gloverville starting at 2 pm.
A Graniteville resident flagged a fundraising flyer claiming ties to law enforcement. Sheriff Hunt warned residents about a Texas based group lobbying in Aiken County, noting SC receives no funds and advising disregard of calls. The false claims include speeding ticket exemptions. state records show the Nevada based telemarketer was fined and banned for 90 days.
Charlie Daniels Band brings benefit show to USC Aiken Convocation Center on Tuesday Oct 9. Proceeds support Golden Harvest Food Bank expanding to serve 66 counties in SC and GA, with tickets 27 dollars and group discounts. Tickets at www useaux .com or by phone (866) 722-8877.
The Aiken County Board of Appeals schedules a meeting for Aug. 8 at 6 30 in County Council Chambers. CSRA Coin Club meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at Cedar-Rivex Community Center. Superintendent Search group meets Aug. 9 at Brookhaven Facility board room at 5 p.m. Lower Savannah Council of Governments directors meet Thursday at 7 p.m. City of Aiken Municipal Center. Public invited.
Margaret J Weston Community Health Centers presents The Eye Opener on Aug 11 from 11 am to 1 pm at 4645 Augusta Road across from Clearwater Elementary School. Learn about keeping eyes healthy and preventing eye disease. Call 803 593 9283 ext 121 for more information.
The Ninth Annual Gloria Busch Johnson Celebrity Golf Tournament sponsored by the Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is Friday September 14 at Midland Valley Golf Club on Jefferson Davis Highway Graniteville. Celebrity participants include Roman Gabriel Mike Brandt Bruce Capers Bruce Corrie Steve Fine Abe Jacobs Jim Lane Jeff Lane Bob Maneety Roland Moss and others. Teams of six use Captain's Choice format with 3 player groups and best score per hole. Proceeds benefit the chamber projects and activities. field limited to 26 teams. For information call (803) 643-8558.
The Aiken Standard prints daily mornings by Aken Communications. Addresses: PO Box 1356, 326 Rutan Drive, Aiken, SC 20802. Postage paid at Aiken. Changes to subscription and postmaster notices listed: June 13, July 4, Aug 6, Aug 20, Sept 3-4, Oct 22, Nov 22, Dec 24-25.
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