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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 2014
Page
3
The editorial argues government should not routinely raise taxes for new projects and asks if a project is absolutely necessary and what cuts can fund it. It notes issues with city trash pickup, responsibility for damage, and mentions two drug dens on Green Street in New Ellenton.
A speaker questions local development and fiscal prudence while stressing education. They compare Aiken and Columbia County attitudes and recall the Freedom Riders route through the Aiken-Augusta area, asking if someone from that era can confirm it passed nearby.
A reader thanks those who paid for their Friday dinner and a North Augusta woman who found and returned a phone to Aiken. The note also praises Colin from Animal Control and invites comments via TalkBack.
U S Senator Tim Scott plans the Vietnam Era Veterans Honor Ceremony on August 2 at First Baptist Church of Columbia. Starting at 10 a.m., attendees will receive a Senatorial Certificate of Appreciation and a pin, with military bands, memorabilia, and an address by retired Maj. Gen. James Everett Livingston.
Vietnam veterans and guests may register by July 28 for an Aug 2 ceremony at First Baptist Church of Columbia 1306 Hampton St. Registration via 844-820-0146 or www.scott.senate.gov/veterans. Derrek Asberry of the Aiken Standard notes the reporter’s local ties and background.
Aiken resident Lee Cheeks will appear on Travel Channel grilling competition Ameri can Grilled airing July 30. The episode filmed on River Street Savannah features regional ingredients with Cheeks under a gag order. Cheeks says the experience was high pressure yet gratifying though details of his dish remain undisclosed.
Aiken sauces maker Cheeks, owner of Lee's Southern Seasonings, appears on Travel Channel's American Grilled. He cites three sauces including Triple Crown Spicy Party Dip and Outra geous Olive Salsa and earned a silver medal at the Scovie Awards. Cheeks invites Aiken residents to tune in July 30 at 9 p.m.
The City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism Department offers a day camp for children ages 5 to 12 with weekly themes such as Pirates and Princesses and Hollywood. Activities include outings to the National Wild Turkey Federation and Augusta Riverwalk with 7:30 am to 3 pm sessions plus optional 5:30 pm extension, registration at city site using activity number 100081, 803-642-7631.
Aiken Public Safety Special Response Team searched a Maple Street home on Wednesday. Officers collected drug paraphernalia and items used to manufacture methamphetamine. Hazardous materials were disposed of by SLED. Charges pending. Assisted by K-9 Unit, community service officers, ATF task force, and SLED.
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