29 Dec 2010
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 2010
Page
1
The 2010 recap highlights downtown navigation changes that caused backups and protests, cost breakdowns show total 396493.22 with city and state funding, and notes a switch back to the original system. It also covers Aiken’s 175th anniversary celebrations and a May school bond referendum for 236 as part of the year’s events.
In a decisive vote about 70 percent of the 18,000 plus ballots rejected a 2010 bond referendum for new or updated schools. School leaders urged passage citing facility needs and favorable rates, while taxpayers warned about 20 year tax burden. ARRA funds are also noted across the county with infrastructure paving efforts.
The newspaper invites readers to suggest top local stories of the year or see page 8A for other items up for consideration. Readers may email editorial at aikenstandard dot com with proposals and ideas.
Local readers submit opinions and puzzles featuring names such as Gordon Brooks Gordon Brooks and Annie Williams along with TV listings. The page highlights community figures from Aiken Augusta Warminster and Lexington, inviting engagement.
Aiken County owns the former Coca-Cola bottling plant on York Street and will relocate EMS there in early 2011. The $1.0 million package includes $810,000 for the plant and $140,000 for adjacent vacant land funded by capital projects sales tax and a capital fund. The 2.6 acre site has 2,850 square feet of finished docks and an 8,000 square foot warehouse. Station 5 will house EMS operations with room for offices and training spaces.
Gov. Mark Sanford mulls next moves after leaving office amid a political scandal. He notes uncertainty about future plans, mentions writing a book or returning to private life, and says he will depart with his chosen successor ready to lead. He reflects on personal growth and looks toward an unknown chapter.
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