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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 2011

Page

3

SRS Vehicle Cleanliness Urged Before Site Inspection

SRS employees are told to tidy their work vehicles before entry point inspections due to unsanitary conditions requiring gloves. The message references accountability with a nod to the buck stopping with leaders.

SRS

Comment on Tea Party and government spending critique

A reader argues it may be wise to discard the tea party and allow government spending to push the nation toward bankruptcy, claiming that is the desired outcome of many. The remark presents a provocative view on fiscal policy and political strategy.

Downtown Parkways Storm Water Project Recovers City Drainage

A comprehensive feature explores the downtown parkways project for storm water relief. It traces development from planning to completion, explains goals for reduced runoff, outlines key partners and stakeholders, and examines current performance and long term benefits for residents and businesses.

Labor Department cites job participation at 58.1 percent

The Labor Department reports the share of eligible Americans employed fell to 58.1 percent, the lowest in nearly three decades, amid rising homelessness and record food stamp usage, prompting questions about the administration’s promises.

U.S. Labor Department

City and County Officials Respond to Credit Downgrade

Aiken City Manager Richard Pearce and several officials discussed possible local effects after Standard and Poor's downgrade of the U.S. rating from AAA to AA. They noted mixed impacts on debt, pensions, and bond markets while stressing prudence and monitoring.

Standard & Poor America Wall Street Aiken Aiken County Richard Pearce Dick Dewar Fred Cavanaugh Scott Singer Clay Killian Chuck Smith South Carolina Gary Bunker Ray Fleming Richard Hazen

City OKs keeping commercial use table in zoning plan

City council votes unanimously to retain the current commercial use table amid resident and business opposition to amendments. A second reading and public hearing are set for Sept 12, while Planning Commission and council debates over Murphy Oil and Village at Houndslake amendments continue.

Aiken Planning Commission Jerry Waters Buzz Rich Aiken Chamber of Commerce West Richland Avenue Rich Council Carla Cloud Aiken Downtown Development Association Houndslake Amberly Circle

Aiken Center Events Include Taste of Wine and Art

Aiken Center for the Arts hosts Taste of Wine and Art on Oct 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. at $50 per ticket. A cook book lecture occurs Oct 19 at 11 a.m. in Brown Pavilion with admission $10 for members $12 nonmembers.

Aiken Center For the Arts Brown Pavilion

Heavy Hitters recognize local nonprofit for school supplies

The Heavy Hitters thank a local nonprofit for buying school supplies for less fortunate students. Call the TalkBack hotline at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com to leave a message. Readers' names are optional and comments may be edited for space.

the Heavy Hitters Aikenstandard. Com Aiken Newsroom Michael Gibbons

Office Hours and Newsroom Contacts Listed

The notice provides hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and lists newsroom contact details. It includes names and phone lines for the sports editor Cam Huffman and the general newsroom line 644-2381 with a sports extension 644-2398.

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