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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2015
Page
3
A reader complains that trucks illegally drop loads on Pine Log Road and questions why no tickets are issued. The letter jokes about a Sasquatch in Aiken County and notes stickers could boost tourism and revenue.
Readers discuss litter at drop-off centers unsafe trailers and road policies. They urge sheriff vigilance on unsecured loads and question bicycle taxation and licensing. Paving delays on Giles Road and bypass debates are noted. Names withheld. contact channels listed for submissions.
Owen Clary led about 100 attendees at the Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum lecture kickoff, tracing Aiken history from 1865 to 1950. He highlighted the Civil War aftermath, the Winter Colony economy, the 1950 Savannah River Plant announcement, the Transit of Venus post, suffragist Salley, and asparagus farming booms reshaping the county.
The museum on Newberry Street hosts weekly talks through Feb. 17 starting at 10 30 a m. Jan 27 David Tavernier covers The Winter Colony Upstairs Feb 3 a panel on History of African Americans in AikenFeb 10 Jim Farmer discusses Aiken s First Tycoon William Gregg Feb 17 Elliott Levy presents The History of Horses and related activities in Aiken Registration is closed but may reopen for 10 attendees paying each 10 Asparagus cultivation note and peaches replacing asparagus are also mentioned
Aiken County Council tabled a final amendment to increase Langley Dam funds. The vote was nearly unanimous with LaVana McKenzie absent due to illness. County staff warned the total cost will exceed 300000 and may draw on Capital Project Sales Tax and accommodations funds. Water leaks persist and more cost estimates are expected in weeks.
The Aiken County Public School District previewed its five year facility improvement plan and the 2015 16 budget at a work-study meeting. Major projects include renovations at North Augusta High and Aiken High and new construction at Ridge Spring Monetta High, Ridge Spring Monetta Elementary, Leavelle McCampbell Middle, and Belvedere Elementary roofs. The plan funds come from a 1 percent sales tax referendum approved in November.
The Georgia Cash 3 midday numbers were 4 3 0 and Cash 4 midday 3 7 5 9. The FIVE midday posted 3 3 0 6 7. Cash 3 evening drew 3 6 5 and FIVE evening numbers were 0 1 0 5 9.
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