Readers share views on speed enforcement and local issues
Aiken residents critique speed monitoring by multiple agencies, urge clearer boundaries, discuss morality and sex education, praise park plans but request safer library railings, and report a roadside incident. Call 803 644 2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with comments.
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Lottery numbers from South Carolina and Georgia draws
South Carolina midday picks set 6 7 3 for Pick 3 and 8 5 4 6 for Pick 4. Evening 4 8 5 for Pick 3 and 1 4 0 2 for Pick 4. Palmetto Cash 5 4 7 10 26 33 and Power-Up 2. Georgia midday 8 5 0 for Cash 3 and 4 9 3 8 for Cash 4. Five 4 1 5 9 9 and Five 3 6 6 4 7 for evening. Late Sunday numbers Cash 4 evening 4 5 1 2 and Fantasy 5 4 9 10 11 26.
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North Augusta weighs Riverview gym funding amid tax shortfall
North Augusta leaders debated two Riverview Park Activities Center funding options as the City weighs priorities from its County Capital Projects Sales Tax share. Officials warned other items like public safety HQ and sidewalks may not be funded. the gym is seen as a long term anchor but remains unaffordable under current projections.
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New Ellenton approves H-tax hike to 2 percent
New Ellenton City Council approved a second vote to raise its hospitality tax from 1 to 2 percent during a Monday meeting. The 5-1 decision with Mayor Pro Tem Terrance Williams absent raises funds for city projects and park improvements near Evans Park, with Vernon Dunbar and five council members supporting and Ron Reynolds Jr. opposing. The tax targets gross receipts from meals and beverages, following a prior 1 percent levy that raised about $25,710 instead of the $30,000 target.
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New Ellenton Considers Hospitality Tax Amid Debate
Aiken Standard reports council members clash over a proposed hospitality tax. Reynolds questions burden on out of town visitors while McDuffie supports funds for a new shelter park grills benches and track upgrades with council approval required for spending. Dan Brown is city government reporter.
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Rotary district governor visits Aiken club meeting
Rotary District 7750 Governor Lance Young spoke at the Aiken Rotary Club meeting. He discussed the district theme Rotary Serving Humanity and noted membership growth from 104 in 2004 to 182 in 2015 16, with plans to visit 53 clubs next year.
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