East Gate traffic circle work begins Tuesday controversy
Letter from a reader questions city decisions on funding a fountain at East Gate circle and asks whether residents had a vote. He urges reallocating funds to road repairs and traffic improvements instead.
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Water bill left unpaid triggers disconnection
A reader shares frustration after a medical absence led to a water service shutoff. Despite explaining the health issue and spouse out of state, the utility required a $70 payment and a visit to the office to restore service, prompting questions about policy and convenience.
Committee reviews safety analysis of connector road
An ad hoc committee met to scrutinize the Day Wilburn Associates safety analysis for Whiskey/Powderhouse Road Connector Road. They flagged discrepancies across growth scenarios, traffic volumes, and crash-rate calculations, urging agreement before a public meeting.
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Bunker
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Whiskey Road
Powderhouse Road
Pine Log Road
Concept H.R. offers full HR services for small firms
Concept H.R. based in Aiken provides payroll benefits risk management and HR services to small businesses nationwide. CEO Tim Carpenter notes rapid growth adding 15 new clients since January and aims to deliver large company level tools and support through 22 staff and extensive software.
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Aiken
Tim Carpenter
Carpenter
John Moore
St Johns youth group to learn homeless life through Box City event
St. Johns United Methodist Church youth group will simulate homelessness from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday. Participants bring five dollars and at least ten items to donate, with speakers from Golden Harvest Food Bank and Christ Central Ministries. Donations support a shelter in Orangeburg serving 19 men, six children and 16 women.
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Neil Flowers
Flowers
Box City
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Orangeburg
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Aiken Standard Publisher Contact and Publication Details
Publisher responsibilities outlined for Aiken Standard departments. Scott B. Hunter reachable at 644 2345 or shunter at aikenstandard dot com. Includes ISSN 0893 2557 and 2006 delivery dates and rate plans.
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Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
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S.C
February Resourcefulness draws Thursday Winning Numbers
February Resourcefulness night draw results show Pick 3 Midday 0 2 6 Pick 4 Midday 1 5 6 2 Pick 3 Evening 9 0 9 Pick 4 Evening 4 6 2 4.
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Powers Hawes Named 2005 2006 Teacher of the Year
Traci Powers of Graniteville was named 2005 2006 Teacher of the Year for Our Lady of Peace School in North Augusta on February 2. Now in her fourth year, she teaches social studies and language arts to grades six through eight.
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Traci Hut To Powers
Graniteville
Our Lady of Peace School
North Augusta
Powers
Police tackle rising Gang activity with new measures
West Side Bowery marks 25th anniversary as authorities pledge intensified policing. Lauren Tarrant McKenzie fights to walk again after a sedan struck her on a moped, highlighting ongoing community safety concerns.
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