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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2014
Page
3
Local readers urge collective action at state capitols on one day to protest various issues including military casualties, immigration, and government policy. The piece also questions data on domestic violence case costs and comments on voting, infrastructure, and mall safety with a call to leave comments via TalkBack.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for an error on page 4A in which Juilliard in Aiken was misidentified. The newspaper notes commitment to accuracy in reporting Aiken County South Carolina and invites readers to report factual errors via phone or email.
The council considers two Dougherty Road corridor improvements tied to the Whiskey Road intersection and a one mile Dougherty Road to Aiken Mall stretch. A planned right turn lane onto Whiskey Road with 900000 state funds and 98000 engineering costs aims near 1.2 million total, plus Christee Place extension to East Gate Shopping Center for easier access.
SCDOT approves final plans and encroachment permit for Dougherty and Whiskey roads. Right of way costs around 60 000 with 1.2 million total for right of way and construction to Aiken Mall. State Infrastructure Bank provides 900 000, Capital Project Sales Tax funds 208 603, and council plans traffic engineering review before final approval.
Phyllis Gamble brings Army active duty and Afghanistan Reservist experience to her North Augusta Middle School principal role. Since joining in 2006 she has progressed from classroom teacher to assistant principal and now leads with a focus on academic excellence. Gamble helped in Kabul refugee camps and education projects during her overseas service.
Gamble reflects on engaging communities in America to win hearts and the challenges faced by girls who were new to schools. She expresses gratitude for return to the U.S. and values learning about another culture and women’s daily struggles. Rob Novit is noted as the education reporter.
Safe Homes of Augusta teams with Christian station 88.3 WAFJ and Arby's to collect donations for domestic violence victims in a monthlong July effort titled Celebrating Christmas in July. WAFJ promotions director Jill Kauffman says the idea mirrors a December tour.
WAFJ hosts weekly donation drives at Arby’s in the CSRA to collect new items for Safe Homes of Augusta. Residents of Aiken can drop off women and children’s clothing and essentials Thursdays noon to 2 pm at 2001 Whiskey Road.
Melissa Hanna appointed executive editor at Aiken Standard, overseeing newsroom operations and editorial direction for a regional newspaper. Hanna brings prior leadership experience and will guide coverage across local and regional stories for the outlet.
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