Aiken Standard TalkBack caller critiques local issues
A TalkBack message urges discussion on same gender marriage, surveillance near Marlboro Street, dog mess in Citizens Park, illegal handicapped parking, charity golf pricing by gender, and perceived failures of Aiken City and County officials including the dam repairs and coroner funding. Listeners are invited to call 803-644-2384 or email editorial at aikenstandard.com.
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Correction notice for LARIAT device in atrial fibrillation story
The Aiken Standard corrects a Monday story on irregular heartbeats noting the LARIAT Suture Delivery Device reduces stroke risk in atrial fibrillation. The paper apologizes for the error and invites readers to report factual mistakes to Melissa Hanna, editor.
Sears Hometown Store opens in Aiken
Sears Hometown Store at 1551 Whiskey Road in Mitchell Shopping Center launches as the fourth new location this year. Alan Glover, owner, says the privately owned shop offers Kenmore appliances Craftsman tools and lawn gear with online ordering and free in-store pickup. Grand opening date forthcoming.
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Sears Hometown Store opens at Whiskey Road location
Sears Hometown Store invites shoppers to visit the 1551 Whiskey Road outlet from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Contact 803-226-9035 for more information.
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City approves phase one of Bicycle Infrastructure Project
Aiken City Council endorsed phase one of the Bicycle Infrastructure Project on Monday night to leverage a TAP grant from the South Carolina Department of Transportation for alternative transportation. The plan funds 80 percent with a 20 percent city match and allows staff to adjust lane priorities. Councilman Reggie Ebner opposed. Council also approved applying for sidewalk funding in Crosland Park and discussed dashed line bike lanes on Hayne Avenue. The meeting included an approved real estate sale at 911 Murray Ave for 32 000 to S and C Properties and a rezoning ordinance for 247 Marlboro St SE.
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Aiken residents discuss SRS contamination concerns
Local residents gather as Department of Energy officials report a minimal contamination incident at the Savannah River Site CAOU. Tests cover soil, water, and concrete while authorities say no future groundwater or ecological risks and outline five year review monitoring by EPA and state agencies.
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