Mopeds blamed for rising town accidents
Accidents in town are expected to rise as moped drivers ignore traffic rules and cars fail to watch for mopeds, prompting concern among residents and officials.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2008
Page
3
Accidents in town are expected to rise as moped drivers ignore traffic rules and cars fail to watch for mopeds, prompting concern among residents and officials.
A reader criticizes municipal spending on tennis courts claiming underutilization of sales tax funds and questioning the need for new facilities amid budget constraints. The message argues the city should prioritize essential services over recreational projects.
A 4-foot gray rat snake prowls the back yard and keeps birds and pests at bay. The writer notes squirrels, feeders, mats, and pots untouched this year and considers the snake a surprising peacekeeper despite missing wrens nesting in plants.
Trail Ridge Farms offers fresh goat milk cheese and soap at the Aiken County Farmers Market on Saturdays. The post praises Fatz Cafe staff and compliments city bush hogging crews for their work in Aiken.
A dog owner from Wagener reports being turned away by Augusta Animal Hospital after a pit bull attack. Timmerman emergency vet tech advised on immediate care and preparing for Monday’s vet visit. Call TalkBack at 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com.
The program invites applicants with support from Karen Bowles and Nicole Simmons. Past participants describe networking and community learning through field trips, building friendships and professional ties. Farrell notes ongoing leadership value and urges interested individuals to apply via the listed contacts.
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver urged regional unity at a Rotary Club of Aiken meeting, stressing a shared path for economic development and improved efficiency. He highlighted attracting firms like Automatic Data Processing and T Mobile, a $5.1 million surplus, and four percent tax growth.
About 180 high school and college students with World Changers visit Aiken to repair 16 homes this week. Corrine Hickson thanks volunteers as team leader Bubba Jones emphasizes service to God amid hot 90s weather and daily worship activities.
The Aiken Standard lists office hours from PF a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 326 Rutland Drive with phone 648-2311 and fax 648-6052. Editors and staff emails are provided and delivery dates for Sunday Plus are announced for 2008 dates.
Lottery results update lists July month trait for Aiken as Alertness and provides multiple draw outcomes. Upcoming numbers include Pick 3 Midday 1 2 9 Pick 4 Midday 2 4 9 4 Pick 3 Evening 8 8 7 Pick 4 Evening 2 0 9 1 Cash 5 6 7 11 23 28 Multiplier 4 Cash 3 Midday 5 3 7 Cash 4 Midday 3 4 4 5 Cash 3 Evening 6 4 1 Cash 4 Evening 5 7 2 0 Fantasy 5 21 13 39 37 2.
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