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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2008
Page
3
Residents voice concern over a junkyard described as a dangerous unsightly eyesore. They warn it threatens traffic and harbors rodents and mosquitoes, urging action to address the bold, exposed site in the county.
Letter urges the S C Highway Patrol to issue parking tickets to trucks parked illegally on county property near the county plant evergreen frontage. It decries state and local budget priorities including meals for seniors and pet spay neuter programs for owners unable to pay.
Readers express opposition to a proposed four story motel on East Gate Drive, arguing it will alter a two story area. The Aiken Standard invites opinions via TalkBack, email, or phone, noting names may be omitted and edits for space may occur.
The Etherredge Center box office number is 641-3305 not as previously printed in an Aiken Community Band article about the March 4 performance. The Aiken Standard apologizes and invites readers to report errors via phone or email to set the record straight.
Police identify 37 year old Patsy A Hope as a suspect in stealing outgoing mail and cashing altered checks. Investigators say she used her own name and ID on cashing, while addresses on licenses were bogus. Authorities report multiple complaints across Aiken County and urge tips to CrimeStoppers Midlands for potential rewards.
Retired Aiken High School agricultural teacher Joe Wilson was handed the keys to a 2008 Toyota Tundra in recognition of Aiken High winning the NAAE Outstanding Postsecondary/Adult Program Award. Toyota’s $1.4 million sponsorship supports FFA and related programs nationwide, while Wilson plans to travel to agricultural events promoting education with his new vehicle.
Aiken County Planning Commission urged Council to enforce the current Land Management Ordinance on wireless towers, resisting proposals to broaden heights beyond 120 feet. Commissioner George Turner opposed, while others questioned plans to weaken or auto repeal existing limits, citing industry influence. The panel also approved tightening Powderhouse Road zoning to office residential.
The Silver Bluff Road widening remains a go but will not ease future congestion. SCDOT officials say two lanes cannot meet projected traffic, while Aiken City disputes models. The council kept two lanes with turn lanes and curb and gutter only where needed to limit property impact.
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