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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2004
Page
2
A Georgia reader recounts a Sunday night stop on I 20 near Crawfordville in Taliaferro County. He was cited for 88 mph despite a 74 mph estimate and laments secular distraction from worship, urging adherence to God’s laws and condemnation of shopping on Sundays.
A reader reports nonparents using designated pregnant and new mother spots at a local grocery, urging respect for amenities. They also question a sewage odor near Crosland Park and advocate reconsidering Blue Laws, inviting further public input via the Talkback line.
The Worthless Check Program run by the Aiken County Solicitor's Office recovered more than $116000 for local merchants and residents in its first year. Coordinator Stacey Coleman reports nearly 1600 uncleared checks addressed with 959 contacted and 65 taken to court, with 150 businesses and 32 individuals aided. Coleman notes checks must be resolved within 180 days and anticipates expansion to major retailers as staff increases.
Wagener transforms a former hearse garage into a growing history museum. Volunteer curator Frances Yon notes the collection spans Wagener life from cotton town days to farm equipment and wartime uniforms. The exhibit opens Feb 28 with hours Fri Sun and accepts donations or loaned items. Call 803-564-3412 for details.
Ghost tour host Kent Cabbage welcomed a small group to eight downtown stops from St Thaddeus Church, Hopeland Gardens, and the former Post Office in Aiken. The 90 minute walk costs 15 dollars for adults 10 for seniors and students under 12 with no reservations needed unless a group reaches eight.
Wagener Piggly Wiggly grows to triple size with new deli bakery and mini florists. Dairy frozen foods produce meat will enlarge and hours expand seven days a week. Newton Builders of Charleston handling the project aiming for completion by January 1.
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