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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2015
Page
3
Readers weigh in on local issues including Silver Bluff Road expansion and underground power lines, while debates on flags and politics continue. The piece notes Woodside’s opposition and calls for broader utility upgrades across Aiken, plus a TalkBack hotline for comments.
The Sun day edition of the Aiken Standard corrects misidentification of Mark Tegart and Nat Green in a photo tied to Helping Hands gets Space Lift on page 2A. The newspaper apologizes and provides contact details for reporting factual errors to Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or editorial email.
Local readers queued at Books-A-Million in the Aiken Mall before 9 am to purchase The Collection packaging Go Set a Watchman with To Kill a Mockingbird. Buyers praised Lee’s classic while others noted the book’s mixed reception and anticipated rereading.
Aiken Planning Commission agreed to broaden the RV park ordinance within city limits by relaxing the equestrian use restriction while preserving some core equestrian events. The plan foresees RVs staying for event durations, with Highfields Event Center owner Rick Cram proposing $50 nightly rates for four days and $185-$200 for a week, partly to fund an accommodations tax. The item heads back to Planning Commission for a recommendation before City Council votes.
The Aiken County Democratic Party hosts a summer fundraiser serving hot dogs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Perry Park Pavilion 720 Abbeville Ave. Adults pay 10 dollars, students five, children under 12 free. Moses Mims notes proceeds aid party operations while attendees may discuss Civil War flag removal and community seating under shade trees. The event also previews Lessie Price entering the mayoral race, highlighting her long city service.
The Aiken County Board of Education honored Dr. Beth Everitt at her final meeting before retirement on July 31, and welcomed Dr. Sean Alford who will assume duties August 1. Alford will work weekdays with Everitt until then while touring schools.
South Carolina midday Pick 3 1 4 3 and Pick 4 3 8 7 4. Evening results show Pick 3 9 3 2 and Pick 4 7 0 1 7. Palmetto Cash 5 numbers are 19 22 23 30 38 with Power-Up 4.
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