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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 2014
Page
3
A reader criticizes the Aiken County School District and city leaders for slow responses to multiple extreme events. They urge public safety steps, support for power restoration, and aid with debris cleanup after the 2014 Edgefield earthquake and ice storm.
The author questions Governor Nikki Haley for not mentioning SCDOT workers aiding cleanup and urges accountability for a stray dog near Whiskey Road. The writer asserts a leash law in Aiken and argues for drainage improvements, widened bypass, pipes, and sidewalks alongside Whiskey Road.
Readers note that Sens. Graham and Scott oppose raising the minimum wage ACA food stamps and unemployment benefits yet support providing 30 billion dollars for the MOX facility whose finished product has no customers. Call 803-644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com to leave a comment. Names are not required and comments may be edited for space.
The SCDHEC will hold a Thursday meeting at Aiken Technical College from 6 to 8 pm to present 2012 Langley Pond water and sediment sampling results. The water remains safe for recreation but the fish consumption advisory stays. natural sedimentation covers contaminated bottom sediments reducing exposure.
Aiken City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency to begin storm recovery after ice damage and widespread power outages. Officials expect FEMA aid to cover up to 75 percent of city debris costs while officials note debris removal progress and the need for a presidential disaster declaration.
The Aiken County School District Board will review a five year facility improvement plan at a 6 p.m. meeting in the District office on Brookhaven Drive. Open session begins 7 p.m. with student disciplinary appeals in private session.
The School Board invites the public to attend a meeting this evening at 7 oclock. The venue is 1000 Brookhaven Drive and notices encourage community participation in district decisions.
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