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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 2003
Page
2
Readers complain about water runoff flooding yards on Bussey Road whenever it rains and question why county roads aren’t used. They demand action and critique state of local engagement policies while referencing Aiken Standard coverage of race and schools. The letter also notes shopping and service frustrations amid local politics.
An 11 year old boy allegedly pushed a school official at Aiken Elementary School, prompting a call to a school resource officer. SRO Penny Lowe interviewed the student and his parents. No charges were pressed and no disciplinary action details were available at press time.
South Aiken High School classes host artist in residence Laura Rich to teach polyrhythms and cultural role of drums. Rich, longtime Columbia resident, demonstrates bass and slap sounds while guiding three classes of special education students through Djambe, Ashiko, Kenkeni, Sangban, and Doundoun varieties and discussions of Guinea culture and community.
The Northside portion of the Comprehensive Plan moves to a third reading as council suspends rules for extra input. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh notes two public hearings will follow to allow ample resident comment on districts including Old Aiken North Aiken and Hayne Avenue/Kalmia Hill. The plan aims to guide future land use while preserving small town character and balancing residential and non residential areas. The latest rewrite was in 1997. second reading is set for Feb 10 with final vote Feb 24.
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