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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2007
Page
3
Citizens are urged to attend local meetings in Graniteville Warrenville and Vaucluse to learn who has backing. The notice hints at surprising supporters and emphasizes public involvement in the process.
Letter writer criticizes Lindsay Graham for backing Bush, arguing he is a Bush man and not for South Carolina. The writer recalls Strom Thurmond’s local office in Aiken and urges electing someone else.
A letter questions the Aiken museum project asking why taxpayer money funds an exhibit here and noting estimates of 3 million dollars doubling by completion. The writer suggests other SC depots exist and asks who will travel to Aiken to view it. The piece invites reader feedback via phone or email.
The Mended Hearts and Aiken Regional Medical Centers charity golf tournament will be held Monday September 17 with a registration deadline Wednesday September 12. The Aiken Standard notes an error in Saturday's report and provides contact numbers for reporting corrections.
Aiken Planning Commission rejected Chad Ingram's plan for a 28.36 acre mixed use project with stables and 20 horses on Powderhouse Road near Ford Conger Field. The proposal included 10,000 sq ft office, a specialty retail/office building, and 34 homes with 40 percent open space. Council will review in September.
Aiken County voters? no. Aiken School District receives about 1 million dollars to supply Midland Valley High freshmen with laptop computers as part of a freshman academy. The plan aims to transform learning with interactive methods and involve teachers as the key to success.
South Aiken and Aiken High School seniors posted composite ACT averages above state levels. South Aiken 94 seniors averaged 22.3, Aiken High 106 seniors averaged 21.7, North Augusta 75 averaged 20.6, with Midland Valley 18.7, Silver Bluff 18.6, Ridge Spring Monetta 18.4 and Wagener Salley 18.2. Eight Aiken Prep seniors averaged 23.6 as district notes show growth in participation since 2003.
The notice lists subscription options for the Aiken Standard with EZ Pay terms and varying durations. Rates are shown for days and longer periods, with specific renewal dates and payment structure.
Northside Grocery & Produce at 150 New Bridge Rd requests a zoning change from residential to neighborhood commercial. Aiken County Planning Commission meets Thursday to discuss the proposal along with amendments to RHS rural horse zoning and other planning items.
Tuesday lottery numbers show Pick 3 midday 033 9, Pick 3 evening 9 7 3, Pick 4 midday 354 8, Pick 4 evening 452 2. Cash 3 midday 056, Cash 4 midday 354 8, Cash 3 evening 1 4 0, Cash 4 evening 4 5 2 2.
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