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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2009
Page
3
The letter argues the water controversy centers on an unidentified backer of the incorporation plan. It claims railroad interest revenue should cover bills, denies nonincorporation caused high rates, and questions Aiken’s potential takeover and pressure disparities.
A reader voices frustration with Governor Mark Sanford, accusing him of hypocrisy and misusing state resources for a personal affair. The letter condemns his resignation delay and calls for accountability, contrasting government efficiency with private insurers, and invites further comments via the Aiken Standard TalkBack hotline and email.
Local officials travel to Columbia to request more than 60 million dollars from the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank for highway and bridge projects in Aiken County. The plan includes widening Hitchcock bypass, University Parkway, and Northwest bypass to five lanes plus a connector road between Highways 19 and 302.
USC Aiken welcomed 635 freshmen as classes began with the First-Year Reading Experience centered on Sonia Nazario’s Enrique’s Journey. More than 40 professors led small groups in discussion ahead of a Freshman Convocation, featuring Chancellor Hallman and Historian Elaine Lacy in discussions on immigration themes.
A university program asks first-year students to read Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario. Lacy praises Enrique's determination and self reliance as a model for college challenges. Students are urged to view campus life as work and a journey toward personal dreams. Contact Rob Novit for more information.
The Aiken Standard established in 1867 is published daily by Aiken Communications Inc. Addresses, telephone numbers, and staff emails are listed. EZ Pay rates for various subscription options are shown along with delivery notes and Sunday Plus dates for 2008.
North Augusta Public Safety Director John Thomas outlined plans to pursue national accreditation, upgrade Buena Vista HQ, and expand into the old municipal building. He asked for 30 to 40 in car mobile data terminals, air cards, software, and a three year part time technician funded by $450,000 in sales tax money with the rest to be budgeted. The goal is to show public trust through professional standards while building grants and internal affairs capabilities.
A South Carolina city notes August as the month for the Faith trait in its community profile. The Wednesday lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 2 4 2. Pick 4 Midday 2 3 7 5. Pick 3 Evening 9 9 0. Pick 4 Evening 7 0 2 0. Palmetto Cash 5 draws include 36 19 and 3 21 22 with multiplier 2. Powerball numbers 14 24 31 43 51 Powerball 27 Play 5x. Cash 3 Midday 0 0 4. Cash 4 Midday 9 5 3 2. Cash 3 Evening 0 2 8. Cash 4 Evening 0 8 1 3. Fantasy 5 1 37 5 35 16. Win For Life 32 12 7 15 10 24. Free Ball 34.
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