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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 2007
Page
3
Citizens discuss land deals and development costs in Aiken. A caller cites a $200k plus payment for a third of an acre and a $130k sale of nearly 13 acres to a developer. Readers critique politics and social issues while offering local observations and requests to share opinions via the Talkback line.
Author Robert Cote discussed his book City of Heroes The Great Charleston Earthquake of 1886 at the Aiken County Public Library. He recounts two quakes 57 seconds apart and the rapid rebuilding effort that followed, highlighting Chimney losses and communal resilience.
The Historic Aiken Foundation held its 21st annual meeting at Palmetto Golf Club. President Del Hickey recognized retiring directors Betty Witham Margaret Marion and Jane Vaughters and welcomed new appointees. Tim Simmons of Security Federal Bank accepted the Preservation Award for restoring the 114 Marion St building while preserving historical features. Beatrice and William McGhee received an award for restoring a historic home. Aiken community tours followed. Dr Joe Spencer provided a Palmetto Golf Club history overview and noted expansion plans. Spring plans include cleanup of Coker Springs with the City of Aiken and a marker for Whitney Park with the Aiken County Historical Society.
The notice lists office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, department phone numbers for Local News Features and Sports, and publisher contact information. It includes subscription rates, EZ Pay details, and post office box address in Aiken South Carolina with 2006 2007 Sunday Plus delivery dates.
City records January as Enthusiasm. Lottery results include Pick 3 3 9 1, Pick 4 1 1 6 3, Cash 3 9 0 8, Cash 4 2 8 5 4, Fantasy 5 35 26 39 15 34. Saturday late draws: Cash 4 9 5 7 6. Fantasy 5 7 8 14 21 31.
The Progressive Show Jumping Aiken Winter Classic II ended at Highfields Showgrounds with strong rounds and a winning note signaling promise for 2007. Riders praised the rings and horses while sharing plans to stay fit and prepared for the next season.
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