Aiken readers react on public safety and local issues
In a forum style Rivers editorial readers weigh in on break ins in Graniteville and Happy Land Circle, public safety turnover, speed limits, school buses, recycling center fees, seed supply policy, and civic outreach. Callbacks invite further comments to the Aiken Standard TalkBack line.
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Ground breaks for treatment plant in Aiken
City of Aiken breaks ground on the Silver Bluff water treatment plant near Village at Woodside in a nearly four million project. The unmanned facility will use sodium hypochlorite instead of chlorine and aims for contract completion by June 2015 with start-up in September 2015.
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Aiken State Park highlights MLK Day history
Park manager Robert Mahoney tells how African American Civilian Conservation Corps members helped establish Aiken State Park in 1934 36. The program links Dr King’s quest for equality with CCC workers who built park features and educated themselves amid segregation. Paul McCormack and son Tyler attend.
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Aiken County weighs river protection and water rules
Aiken County Council plans a 7 p.m. session at 736 Richland Ave to back stronger Edisto River water withdrawal rules. The panel considers a resolution urging SCDHEC to tighten protections and support proposed legislation by State Senator Chip Campion.
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