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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 2012
Page
3
A reader questions whether South Carolina taxpayers funded Nikki Haley’s trip to New Hampshire for campaigning and meeting political figures. The note contrasts with a separate message thanking a Walmart employee who returned a daughter’s missing checkbook.
The Friends of the Aiken County Animal Shelter organized a Hunter Pace and soup lunch at Three Runs on Saturday. Pleasant weather drew attendees to support rescue dogs and enjoy community camaraderie in Aiken.
A poster claims a year ago that Dodge would struggle to price and move Challenger models and that Chevrolet Camaro would face similar issues. The text asserts ongoing poor demand and difficulty selling these muscle cars.
Readers argue about a long standing junkyard near U.S. Highway 1 and other blight in Melrose New Ellenton and Aiken. They question codes enforcement and point to perceived favoritism while calling for action or broader curb appeal measures. The letter invites comments via TalkBack line and email.
The Aiken Standard lists its office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a street address at 326 Butland Drive and contact numbers including phone 648-2311 and fax 648-6052.
Aiken City Council will consider buying a 1.17 acre parcel adjacent to Eustis Park from the Aiken County School District for a future senior youth center on Edgefield Avenue Toole Hill. Funding comes from Local Option Sales Tax with related site work and parking aims to preserve green space control storm water runoff.
The Aiken City Council meets today at 7 p.m. at 214 Park Ave S.W. A special presentation, old business, and appointments are on the agenda. First readings amend the land use plan for Union Street Area and adjust funding for Governor Aiken Park equipment. A resolution covers buying land near Eustis Park from the School District and mediates with Rhett Riviere. A second ordinance modifies the URS Building/Aiken Corp promissory note interest rate.
Deputies responding to a suspicious vehicle call on Jeffcoat Road Friday heard gunfire at a residence. A silver pickup truck, possibly a Toyota Tacoma with big rims, fled toward Salley after a deputy pursued. No injuries or arrests reported.
The City of Aiken Parks Department announces January free month for new fitness room members at H Odell Weeks Activities Center. Offer lasts through Jan 31. Former members get birthday month free and must renew during that month. All members must hold active Recreation Membership. For details call 642-7631. Project Graduation meets Jan 19 at 6:30 p.m. in room 2. call 642-1990 for more information.
Starlight Cinema will present Diary of a Wimpy Kid at 6 p.m. in the Leavelle McCampbell Middle School gym this Thursday, January 19.
An Aiken man told police five to seven males taunted him after he left a George Street home. He was struck, kicked, and hit his head on asphalt before the suspects fled in three vehicles. No arrests reported.
The Inclusion Advisory Council at USC Aiken sponsors a Friday Jan 20 fundraiser at Etherredge Center from 7 to 11 p.m. titled Leading the Way to back leadership, mentoring and scholarship programs for minority students, with music by Preston and Weston and a buffet and drinks. The 2011 Inclusion Awards will be presented.
The Inclusion Advisory Council hosts a scholarship fundraiser at Etherredge Center USCA on Friday January 20 from 7 to 11 pm. Tickets are 50 dollars per person and a portion is tax deductible. For info contact Dr. Deidre Martin at 641 3448 or deidrem sca edu.
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