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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 2001

Page

8

Aiken Welcomes Growing Mix of Retirees and Families

Census data show Aiken’s population rising with more residents aged 5 to 54 since 1990, while retirees and younger families move in. Local leaders credit country clubs, the chamber, and strong medical care for drawing newcomers and supporting the Bookmobile program in Croft House and Kalmia Landing.

Bile Driver Aiken Croft House Kalmia Landing Michele Slanders Shadow Oaks Slanders Houndslake Chamber of Commerce Chamber North Augusta Cavanaugh Fred Cavanaugh Tam Cumberland Village

Public hearing on road project draws mixed response near Beaufort Street

Residents near the proposed East Pine Log Road express concern over loss of property and traffic noise while some camps push to stop the project. Nancy Wilds fought the plan six years and pursued the US Court of Appeals after concerns over consultation and option review. Officials expect surface paving of expanded sections from Banks Mill to Powder House by month end and project completion by next spring with Rutland Drive widening to five lanes and new turn lanes near schools.

Nancy Wilds US Court of Appeals Wilds Beaufort Street Rutland Drive York Street Pine Log Road Wrights Mill Road

Aiken Eyes World Series Run at New Citizens Park Complex

Coleman says Aiken could host a World Series with 12 teams staying in local hotels and spending at area restaurants. The tournament may be held at a new five-field complex at Citizens Park, designed to support both softball and larger tournaments with adjustable fencing for different event sizes.

Aiken Coleman Citizens Park

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