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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2002
Page
2
A jumble of unsourced snippets covers theft accusations at Wal Mart, a dead goat left on Northside Aiken, hopes for a homeless man to buy a hotel, a San Antonio hotel collapse report, and Pine Log Road traffic issues. Readers’ comments invite hotline tips and email submissions to the Aiken Standard.
Controversial 100 room hotel and 12,000 square foot conference center on Whiskey Road at Hunter's Glen risks losing water service rights if a certificate of occupancy is not issued by December 31, 2003. USDA loan guarantees totaling 4.95 million remain unapproved without a required feasibility study. Nearby Fairfield Inn and Suites project on Whiskey Road proceeds, with completion slated for July 2008.
At Aiken Regional Medical Center the new 3 million radiology suite with Philips MRI and CAT scan units has doubled MRI volume, cut exam times from 45 to 30 minutes, and moved imaging from outdoor mobile units to a fixed modern facility. Administrators say the upgraded open unit boosts diagnostic information and patient flow.
Tomiko Smalls, a teacher in residence with the South Carolina Center for Teacher Recruitment, told Midland Valley High School teachers that recruitment must pair with retention. She described program work on National Board Certification and mentoring new teachers across districts from Laurens to Allendale, noting rural counties face greater challenges. Smalls, on leave from Aiken District, emphasized districts must support cadets and reform efforts while sharing lessons from Joe Clark and No Child Left Behind context.
West Melbourne police detained Joseph S. Castleberry, 34, after he allegedly targeted a Wal Mart in a burglary and shoplifting attempt. He faces first degree burglary for a November break in at New Ellenton, plus armed robbery and assault and battery with intent to kill from an October attack in Warrenville. Extradition to South Carolina is planned.
The Aiken City Council will review the final portions of the Comprehensive and Use Plan on Monday, covering Old Aiken north to Pine Log Road and other districts including North Aiken and Hayne Avenue. The plan guides long term development and revitalization, with Southside already approved earlier this year. Proceedings begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, 214 Park Ave.
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