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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2006
Page
3
A reader questions construction noise in Woodside and urges a county livability court. They allege city bias in local coverage and call for replacement of school board members. The letter advocates stronger enforcement of noise and code rules.
Letters allege free speech rights for public figures while criticizing Rev Lowery ex president Carter. A toll of 400 new homes prompts concern about bypass traffic and planning. Readers attack county family court decisions and call for comment via Talkback line and email.
Bobby William Swancey Jr. 35 of Wall Street jailed on second degree arson charges after a Piney Heights Road home was set ablaze Saturday evening and Swancey fled the scene. The Langley encounter occurred between 8 30 and 9 p m prompting witnesses to escort him out. Firefighters and deputies tracked Swancey using a bloodhound and arrested him within a mile of the fire site. He also faced a bench warrant for public consumption of beer with bond set at 15000 dollars.
Aiken author Pat Johnson Ahrens publishes Sketches of History from the Aiken Fire Department a 92 page collection tracing bucket brigades to the City of Public Safety merger. Proceeds support Aiken Public Safety cadet program. Books sell for 25 and are available at the Museum and Aiken Office Supply with a signing planned April 2.
Local newspaper details including office hours, departments, subscriptions, delivery times, re delivery lines, and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard published by Aiken Communications Inc.
South Carolina and Georgia lottery results list Pick 3 and Pick 4 draws including Midday and Evening runs. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers are 21 26 27 12 6 with a 2x multiplier. Fantasy 5 numbers are 4 13 32 33 37.
Aiken residents form Jam Sessions at Carolina String Academy led by Vicki and Don Gibboney. The group welcomes all acoustic instruments and aims for shared music making rather than a specific genre. Meets first and third Mondays 7 to 9 PM at 913B Dougherty Road. contact (803) 642-6564 for details.
Edgefield County sheriff says the ultralite aircraft engine stalled before it crashed into a peach orchard last Thursday near Edgefield. Pilot Mike Herlihy died from head trauma while student Mark Williams was injured and listed in good condition. The coroner’s tentative findings support the head injury as the cause. Also reported is a separate case in Aiken County where an 11 year old boy is charged with simple assault for injuring his younger brother with a rubber band earlier this month.
A preview of events and activities for the coming weekend. Highlights include neighborhood happenings, venues, and activities of interest to both newcomers and long-time residents. Wednesday’s editor’s note invites reader suggestions for the guide.
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