Deputies Quit After Sheriff Hunt Takes Post
Numerous deputies resign citing lack of manpower to respond to fires. Community voices pressure for stronger enforcement and more sunlight on sheriff duties.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2009
Page
3
Numerous deputies resign citing lack of manpower to respond to fires. Community voices pressure for stronger enforcement and more sunlight on sheriff duties.
Depot Security Federal guarantees shortfalls in collections and underwrites the Depot. City leaders oppose using more tax money to cover the fiasco and urge funding avoidance.
Aiken car dealer offers tire nitrogen hoping to boost fuel efficiency and tire life. No evidence provided that the same shop services or changes any so called turn signal fluid, which is a myth.
A critique argues the U.S. military should stand on reproductive rights but notes the burden falls on individuals. It frames the choice as between career or family and insists those who pursue both should not expect special treatment or subsidies.
A reader blasts the Aiken County Council for 2010 goals citing central planning and tax increases. The letter argues residents should be left alone and oppose funding local police through higher levies. The writer praises the BBQ Barn in Aiken as top in the area.
City Council members plan to enforce an aged business tax on landlords with rental properties in Aiken. They argue the levy exists but has not been historically enforced, signaling renewed tax collection efforts.
A 76 year old blood donor urges readers to join a weekly donation effort every 56 days. She challenges others to participate and provides a Talk Back hotline number (803) 644-2384 and email address editorial aikenstandard.com for comments. Readers may leave brief messages and names may be omitted from publication.
Odell Weeks Center security upgrades will start within weeks after a May shooting and a later discovery of a loaded weapon spurred action. City contracts with Stewart Builders of Aiken to install cameras, call boxes and a new ID system. CSOs will monitor hours, and one entrance will allow card access with 1,263 memberships issued to date.
The Aiken Standard provides staff contacts including Tim O Briant and Michael Gibbons with daily publishing details. It lists mailing address PO Box 456 and 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29802, plus subscription rates and Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2009.
In March the Aiken Women’s Heart Board presents its 41st annual heart benefit musical “Aiken’s Most Excellent Adventure” with 24 local singers and actors. Proceeds to the American Heart Association South Carolina Chapter. Shows March 4–7 with matinees and evening performances. Tickets $25 evenings $20 matinee. reserve via listed contacts.
Aiken's Most Excellent opens March 4 to 6 at 8 p.m. with matinees March 6 and 7 at 3 p.m. at USCA. Tickets $25 evenings and $20 matinees. Also includes December Self-Control theme and various lottery numbers reported by the paper for context.
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