14 Dec 2005
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2005
Page
1
Aiken High School’s basketball squad pushed the top-ranked Class AAAA school but fell short by two points in a hard fought game. The near upset kept the crowd energized as the Aiken players battled throughout.
Roberta Elaine Ford of Newark NJ and Willie Green of Washington DC are among six area deaths listed. Other names include Martha H Jennings Robert Earl Layton Ester B Lee Kerstan Ruth Lloyd Abe Woodward and Aiken. Funeral details and arrangements follow in the section.
Sen Greg Ryberg seeks changes to a state TIF law after a 5000 home project near USC Aiken sparked a push to close a loophole that could have funded infrastructure with bonds. He filed legislation to revisit the issue next year to curb expanded interpretations that aided the Graniteville development.
David Salter, a longtime Aiken High School science teacher, questions state moves to include intelligent design with evolution. He notes opposing bills and the ethics of choosing one designer, while urging careful standards review and noting religion and science can coexist.
Portions of Hitchcock Plaza parking lot and Fabian Drive are fenced for a redevelopment project by Acadia Hendon Hitchcock Plaza LLC a partnership of Acadia Realty Trust and Hendon Properties. The road extension toward Old Town Road aims to improve traffic flow with detours in place and spring 2006 reopening anticipated.
DHEC calls Graniteville and nearby residents affected by the derailment and chlorine spill to register for the train accident registry before December 31. The program, led with USC partners, has enrolled 555 people since July and aims to expand medical screenings in coming years. Call (803) 641-3332 to register.
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