City to enforce fenced pool rule this week
Aiken Building Inspection will visit homes with unfenced pools this week amid a spike in above ground pool purchases during the coronavirus era. The ordinance requires fences or barriers at least 48 inches high for pools hot tubs and spas over 24 inches deep. Violations bring a verbal warning 14 day correction period and possible $1087 fine jail time or contractor action. Residents may call 803 642 7675 for details.
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South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday Set for August Weekend
South Carolina announces a 72 hour tax free weekend from Friday August 7 to Sunday August 9 allowing shoppers to buy computers clothing school supplies and other items without state or local sales tax Online purchases from eligible items are tax free too The event aims to help consumers and support local businesses while excluding items like digital cameras smartphones cosmetics footwear and furniture from tax exemption The notice cites Hartley Powell SC Department of Revenue director and mentions last year’s tax free purchases totaling over 421.7 million in items for the state The Aug 17 date appears but the release confirms the Aug weekend as the tax free period
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Names and notes on spring dean's lists and scholarships
John Self of Graniteville named to the 2020 spring dean's list at Mississippi. Lucas Newton of Aiken named to the 2020 spring dean's list at Pensacola Christian College. Five Aiken County graduates received scholarships from Garcia Family and Public Education Partners of Aiken, totaling 24,500 for Kyle Hackenberg, Mateo Hare, and Alea Joy Sypho Atkinson. Additional scholarships: Atkinson awarded 250 to Sarai Beer and Kamila Alarcon.
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Misspelled name noted in 2020 Aiken’s Choice guide
The Aiken Standard regrets an error in the 2020 Aiken’s Choice guide where Nik Sigwald of Whiskey Alley was misnamed and the bartender winner listed as Bartender. The correction acknowledges the proper identity and honors the achievement.
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