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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2014
Page
3
A set of reader comments criticizes conceal carry rules, taxes on every dollar, school milage rate, and online data collection. Writers warn of shootouts, demand a freeze on tax rates, and urge avoiding stores that collect personal data online.
Local residents defend potato farming and river use arguing water will not run dry. They praise fire departments drawing from rivers and ponds and cite ongoing jobs as benefit to the area.
Readers propose using bypass funds to install green arrows at Whiskey Road intersections to improve safety rather than building the bypass. The letter criticizes delays and notes frustration with stakeholding entities while suggesting practical traffic changes. The editorial call includes a TalkBack contact and policy on comment publication.
Gov. Nikki Haley signed a law permitting concealed weapon permit holders to carry in bars and restaurants serving alcohol. Businesses may opt out by posting a lawful sign prohibiting concealed weapons, with strict signage requirements including both written and universal symbols at every entrance.
Teddy Kulmala reports from the Aiken Standard on the state law issuing sign specifications for weapon prohibitions. The sign must be 8 by 12 inches, display NO CONCEALABLE WEAPONS ALLOWED in black uppercase at the bottom, include a 7 inch circle with a diagonal two inch line, and be mounted 40 to 60 inches high in visible locations.
Residents cope with a major ice storm as power, water, and heat fail across a mobile home park. Frigid temperatures push evacuees like Frank Viola and Maria Kelly to seek warmth, meals, and shelter at the Salvation Army warming center on Gayle Avenue, with Red Cross blankets and cots supplied for safety.
The Salvation Army operates warming shelters at 322 Gayle Ave in Aiken and North Augusta Middle School 725 Old Edgefield Road. A reader describes a power outage affecting lines and communication, praising shelter warmth and captain's wife Angela Repass for her hospitality. Ben Baugh has covered the equine industry for the Aiken Standard since 2004.
The main office number is 803 648 2311 with hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday and Friday The newsroom number is 803 644 2401 The fax is 803 648 6052 Classifieds can be reached at 803 644 2344 or by email at classified aikenstandard com
In South Carolina the House approved a bill allowing districts to skip make up days after a snow and ice storm. Aiken County faced closures from Wednesday to Friday and potential further disruptions as power and water remain scarce. Superintendent Beth Everitt said decisions will be day by day focusing on safety. Deputy Superintendent David Caver aims to resolve issues by Saturday. Board vice chairman Levi Green says five days could be forgiven but adds relief depends on outcomes. Rob Novit.
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