Speed hump issue prompts city stop proposal at intersections
A reader suggests making the Whitemarsh Roundhill and Minikahda Court intersections two or three way stops and removing speed humps, barriers, and warning signs to force full stops and reduce wear on suspensions. The letter also criticizes TalkBack language and comments about poverty in Aiken. It argues against raising property taxes during a recession.
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Waters insult sparks reader reactions at tea party scene
Readers vent after Maxine Waters calls for strong words toward the tea party. The Aiken Standard invites brief comments via TalkBack hotline or email, with names optional and subject to editorial editing for space and content.
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Correction notes Palmetto Package Shop location error
The Aiken Standard corrects Palmetto Package Shop location on Park Avenue for Spurier Vineyards Gamecock Garnet wine. The paper states commitment to accurate reporting and invites readers to report factual errors with contact details provided.
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Aiken man pleads to 12 years in armed robbery case
Alan Nathaniel Black, 19, of Alfred Street in Aiken, accepted an Alford plea and 12 year sentence after testifying in the York Street armed robbery kidnapping and attempted murder case. Four co-defendants await trial on charges including armed robbery and kidnapping.
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Aiken County School Board OKs Revised Five Year Facilities Plan
The Aiken County School Board unanimously approves a five year plan funding capital projects and maintenance through 2016 17 with larger bond issues. Projects include Jackson Middle Busbee Corbett Ridge Spring Monetta High Aiken High North Augusta Gloverville New Ellenton.
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Langley Pond testing to map contamination extent
SCDHEC will conduct a major on site and lab tested sediment and water survey of Langley Pond in Clearwater. Project Manager Lucas Berresford said about 580 samples will be screened on site and 128 sent to a lab with 96 locations for on site sampling and up to 20 more locations yet to be determined. A public meeting was held at Aiken Technical College to explain the process and a September 9 public comment deadline is set.
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