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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2008
Page
3
The Saturday editorial argues against rewarding illegal immigration noting the risks and the need to enforce federal law. It emphasizes that allowing illegal entry would erase border controls and visas and that rewarding such entry is wrong.
Reader letters critique reliance on pure faith in religious defense and question logic behind salvation. Peter Kosko praises balanced views in Sunday Standard. The editor suggests splitting City Works and possibly Public Safety into separate police and fire departments.
The proposal urges raising the alcohol tax even as cigarette taxes rise, directing new revenue specifically to support individuals needing alcohol rehabilitation services.
A reader urges higher alcohol taxes to save lives, arguing drunken driving harms more than cigarettes. They invite comments via the TalkBack line at 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard com, noting names are optional and comments may be edited for space.
North Augusta City Council discussed a Kingery Landing proposal for a 29 acre riverfront site with 256 apartments and 65 single family homes drawing residents and developers to hearings. A three acre U S Highway 1 RiverNorth Drive rezoning for five houses and 45 000 square feet of small businesses won unanimous first readings.
The Aiken County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. to discuss the 2007-2008 budget process and potential revenue limits from property tax reform. District leaders, including Dr Beth Everitt and Comptroller Tray Traxler, cite CPI constraints and a pending demographic study as factors shaping next year’s finances.
A champagne brunch at Buckleigh Farm's Equestrian Center in Aiken drew riders, horses, and fans to benefit the United States Eventing Team. Kristin Bachman and her advanced-level horse Gryffindor showcased a busy training year ahead with Chef d'Equipe Mark Phillips and Olympian Lauren Hough guiding sessions.
A fragmentary notice from the Aiken Standard provides information on EZ Pay frequencies and rates. For details please call the listed number 803 648 2311. The text includes incomplete phrases and unclear references to an office and contact details.
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