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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2005
Page
3
Aiken Standard TalkBacks comment questions a 260000 city purchase of the Richland and York vacant lot, wondering if it will be a parking lot or misused. The writer urges caution, arguing a taxpaying station would be wiser and criticizes spending on Toole Hill housing plans.
A North Augusta residence on West Avenue was severely damaged by a fire Wednesday after 11 PM. First units found heavy smoke and fire in a bedroom on the right side, with flames spreading to the attic. The cause remained undetermined at the time of the report.
Incident reports from the City of Aiken show multiple vehicle break-ins this week all occurred with unlocked cars and items left in plain sight. Reports list money gun and CDs among items taken.
An Augusta man was arrested Wednesday on allegations he shoplifted 36 poinsettias from outside Aiken’s Home Depot at 1700 Whiskey Road. The merchandise valued about 120 dollars. The suspect reportedly told police he bought they had been left out for disposal.
Aiken County Planning Commission, voting 4-2 Thursday evening, recommends revised Whiskey Road Overlay District regulations to the County Council. Broadus Siegler and Dennis Gmerek oppose. The panel rejects tree preservation as a requirement and forms a joint review group with city representatives. Public hearings and committee reviews expected before final county council consideration. A related project plans a primary entry road to Trolley Run Station with a bridge designed to avoid floodplain and wetlands, to be built to county standards after county engineer review.
Thousands gathered at Bethany Cemetery for a candle lighting honoring loved ones. Shellhouse Funeral Homes reported placing over 2 500 candles in memory of the departed, noting Bethany houses Aiken area’s largest Confederate soldiers’ grave congregation and a long-running Christmas remembrance. Camilla Owens joined despite wet weather to honor her husband Michael who died in April 2004. She visits daily, tending flowers and speaking to his grave.
Emily Johnson reads a hopeful note as the Aiken County Relay for Life committee launches its annual fund raising drive for the American Cancer Society. The May 19 20 event at Aiken High School aims to raise 139000 with 33 teams, inviting neighbors in Wagener New Ellenton and Windsor to join.
A December trait for Aiken is Set-control. Lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 2 7 1 Pick 4 Midday 9 3 4 5 Pick 3 Evening 7 3 3 Pick 4 Evening 4 5 8 3 TrueSerys Whee Cash 3 Midday 4 8 6 Cash 4 Midday 338 8 Cash 3 Evening 7 0 9 Cash 4 Evening 8 6 3 Fantasy 5 5 7 10 23 34.
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