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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 2015
Page
3
Readers address Governor Nikki Haley immigration and national issues while condemning a Confederate flag image. They criticize road closures at Panera Bread construction and threaten political opposition, urging participation and accountability. Comments include calls to tear down historical symbols and a warning against supporting incumbents.
North Augusta City Council approved a second reading of the Hammond's Ferry parking plan with a 5-1 vote amid amendments. Mayor Lark Jones and several councilors commented on front loading garages and Phase B changes. A 6-0 vote established two parking spaces for single family homes in Phase B, while WOW easement for Medac fiber lines also passed 6-0. North Augusta 2000 received $25,000 from Accommodations Tax to support Greeneway connector planning.
FOTAS hosts Dog Day Afternoons at the Aiken County Animal Shelter where children ages five and up read to dogs and cats while mixing treats and crafting. County officials reported 625 animals received last month, a pace deemed unsustainable by Andrew Merriman, assistant administrator, even with expected July increases.
Merriman proposes trimming shelter hours during summer to save costs. Aiken County Animal Shelter at 333 Wire Road will close Mondays and shift to administrative days. Upcoming events on Aug 8 and Aug 12 require RSVPs at 803 514 43130.
The Aiken Knights of Columbus sponsor its first Special Olympics Buddy Miniature Golf Day at Hole-N-One Family Fun Center on Whiskey Road. Special Olympians tee off at 8 a.m. with Knights at each hole. fees go to the Special Olympics program and medallions are awarded to participants.
At Hole-N-One Family Fun Center 3197 Whiskey Road the event runs 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday with $10 per person and all fees donated to Special Olympics. Knights aim to raise $20,000 this year for Tri Development Center and Operation HOPE, with Randall Brown reachable at 803-292-1353 for details.
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