Businesses fleeing Aiken County prompt rider concerns
A local resident questions why many businesses and people are leaving Aiken County and reports a scam alert about calls claiming a grandson is arrested for money. The note also cites bike lane usage and drivers misinterpreting double yellow lines, urging caution and driving ordinance clarity.
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Offender Vehicle Impoundment Proposal Sparks Debate
A proposal suggests impounding cars of repeat offenders driving under suspension, regardless of ownership. The letter also touches on local politics, tax questions, hospital wait times, and reader comments process for Aiken Standard, inviting input via TalkBack or email.
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USC Aiken receives 80000 grant to back adult entrepreneurship
USC Aiken earns an $80,000 South Carolina Department of Commerce grant to launch the Aiken Innovation Project. The funds support an new MBA track and a coordinator to foster startup ideas from the broader community, building on the YEA! program and The Mill at Park partnership.
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Graham Leads SC GOP Field In Early Marist Poll
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham tops a three state early Marist Poll in South Carolina with 17 percent, while Jeb Bush and Mike Huckabee register 15 and 10 percent. In Iowa and New Hampshire Graham trails with 1 percent in each, as other potential candidates remain in the Palmetto State field. Derrek Asberry reports for the Aiken Standard.
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Gas prices rise in South Carolina as national trend continues
GasBuddy reports SC average up 5.2 cents to 2.01 a gallon, with national average at 2.25. Quotes from Phyllis Hurt in Aiken and Brian Clems note relief and rising costs. Analysts cite crude oil rebound and refinery maintenance as drivers, with regional increases across California to Washington and the cheapest stations at 1.92.
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