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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 2017
Page
11
The Aiken Standard traces its founding to 1867 and lists current leaders RHONDA OVERBEY publisher MICHAEL SMITH executive editor and HOLLY KEMP news editor. The page also features a Thought of the Day attributed to President Richard Nixon.
Editorial argues for updating the states FOIA to curb delays and costs, favoring a mediation model for disputes and dashcam video disclosure. It notes opposition from public bodies, cites a 2015 2016 case on Justin Craven dashcam tapes, and critiques minority reports as legislative terrorism while urging balanced Senate reform.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline. Anonymous or pen-named letters will not be published. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Ai ken SC 29801.
Aiken County has issued two Requests for Proposals to sell the surplus properties on Morgan Street and the adjacent old hospital site. The larger nine acre parcel includes four buildings and an ETV tower with New Market Tax Credits eligibility. the smaller parcel, in the Historic District, hosts the Old Council Building. Proposals due February 15.
City officials outline extensive water and sewer upgrades including $1.5 million for downtown valve work, a $120 000 leak survey, $1.3 million in pipe replacements outside downtown, and a $1.6 million water plant and tank project. Sanitary sewer needs exceed $2 million plus a $10 million Sand River Basin gravity line funded by a low interest loan. Stormwater costs total $15.66 million with $5.57 million unfunded. Road projects and Renaissance funding also threaten expansion plans and growth. Dick Dewar chairs Finance Committee.
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