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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2003
Page
2
A collection of terse letters and calls cover diverse local topics. Residents urge action on Laurens Street behavior near buses, request restaurant dress policies, defend reporters, question Westinghouse management, support mayoral candidate Ed Doby, thank Regal Theaters for Seabiscuit, complain about Highway 421 grass maintenance, and critique newspaper Talk Back coverage while inviting comments via phone or email.
Wade Waters and other CAB members warn DOE proposals may cut WSRC support and shrink the Savannah River Site Citizens Advisory Board budget. The plan seeks greater federal and contractor fund accountability, risking credibility and community trust built over a decade.
Construction at Aiken High School has rerouted vehicles to the North Aiken annex and rear entrances causing minor congestion. Principal Joe Padget notes improving flow as drivers adjust, with public safety reviewing drop off and pick up procedures. A new right turn only rule on Rutland Drive may start within two weeks and completion is set for April.
Aiken County Council approved buying about 30 patrol cars for Sheriff Michael Hunt but halted the financing method. The dispute centered on interest rates and local banking options with BB&T as the low bidder, which does not operate in Aiken County. Hunt cited mileage and safety needs, while critics urged budget discipline and repayment clarity.
Aiken Technical College hosted the first formal hearing by the Governor's Commission on Management Accountability and Performance. The 15 member MAP panel will craft restructuring recommendations for Governor Sanford by Sept. 30 after hearing from speakers on education funding and state processes. Local officials urged revenue options like a tobacco tax to cover budget gaps while stressing reforms could save money. Rep. Don Smith and Rep. Roland Smith praised the process as a step toward improved state government governance.
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