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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2010
Page
3
The writer criticizes design of I-20 and I-520 exits lacking signage and requests a left turn signal at Whiskey and Powderhouse. They complain about delays before 4:20 when in the left turn lane and argue many workers need timely homeward travel beyond SRS. They speculate extra signals may be leftover from a downtown project.
A rider reports a dangerous motorcyclist on Highway 278 exiting to Jay Wood and urges safer riding. The note reflects concern for rider safety and warns the sheriff's department. The message also questions prejudice over preferences for Michael Jackson versus Elvis.
A reflective note questions whether warm winters will persuade deniers that climate change is real. It ponders how much hotter or colder a winter must be to reveal the seriousness of the problem to skeptics.
Opinion snippets urge tax cuts and troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Several readers challenge presidential statements and propose concise calls or emails to the Aiken Standard TalkBack line.
North Augusta Public Safety and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office closed Club Fusion at 727 East Buena Vista Ave after reports of high pedestrian traffic and illegal parking. Officers found exposed wiring, no fire extinguishers, no emergency lights and no occupancy load determination.
The vacant building at 233 Chesterfield St. S.W. formerly housed Olive Oils and VZs Big Easy, closed in 2009. The 1516 square foot property is listed by Coldwell Banker Dufour Realty for 495000 with strong interest and potential restaurant use. Listing agent Steve Dufour notes varied past occupants and uncertain reasons for the closure.
The Aiken County Board of Education will introduce new administrators and appoint others at a 7 p.m. meeting at the district office on 1000 Brookhaven Drive. Peggy Trivelas will give an update on single gender classes as three charter schools present annual reviews.
A brief notice reports the formation of two new educational institutions, the Arts Academy and Lloyd Kennedy Charter School, detailing their beginnings and potential community impact. The item notes the schools are forming and seeks local engagement.
Eight area graduates are among 102 state wide recipients of the Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship worth 1500 dollars. Recipients include Anthony Nguyen and Aric Benn ing and Richard Droghini from local high schools, plus Greg Stephens Jr and Rebecca Phifer Caitlin Carter Frederick Grimm and Jessica Kaczmarek from North Augusta High. The award is renewable for up to four years and requires high SAT or ACT scores and a 3.5 GPA.
Aiken County Council plans a second reading of the Capital Projects Sales Tax ordinance with a special August meeting for third reading and public hearing. The tax funds paving of dirt roads, and council members have yet to submit district road lists as the Elections Commission awaits referendum details by August 16.
Marina Clements of North Augusta was crowned Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina on July 18. She also won the Interview Self Expression Talent and Fitness Awards and will compete for the national title in Mobile, Alabama next summer. Clements has earned over $1,000 in scholarship funds and plans to attend Clemson University for biomedical engineering.
The notice lists office hours and contact details for the Aiken Standard including phone and fax numbers and the publisher's address. It also notes subscription rates, discounts for mail and EZ Pay, and a list of Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2010 with specific holiday or event adjustments.
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