Grant funds four Aiken community police officers
Aiken Public Safety receives more than 568000 in federal grants to cover salaries for four new community police officers over three years. The city will absorb costs after grants expire and expects to fully staff 88 sworn positions. Lt. David Turno notes the grant preserves jobs and boosts community relations and crime prevention.
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Aiken
Aiken Public Safety
Turno
PACT
Police and
Karen
Kdaily
Aikenstandard.com
Crosland Park remodels aim to revive troubled neighborhood
The City plans to remodel two model homes in Crosland Park as part of a stabilization initiative. Officials say up to 150 homes may be acquired and renovated over several years with help from 15 churches and nonprofits. The project includes heating cooling updates, new flooring, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping, with Hamilton City purchasing 30 homes so far and seeking grants for construction and nonprofit training.
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Crosland Park
Northside
Leasa Segura
City
Segura
York Street
Rutland Drive
Savannah River
April Bailey
Abailey
Aikenstandard.com
Houndslake to celebrate golf course renovations
Houndslake Country Club near completion of major upgrades on the Dogwood Nine and Azalea Nine bunkers with new sod on the putting greens. A public tour and play opportunity at a $20 reduced rate is set for Friday at 5 30 p.m. with complimentary hot dogs iced tea and tours. Call 648 3333 for tee times at 901 Houndslake Drive.
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Houndslake Country Club
Dogwood
Jeff Howell
Houndslake Drive
Golf
Houndslake
Howell
Aiken County Air Quality May Hinder Economic Growth
Aiken County faces possible nonattainment status as EPA tightening rules threaten growth. DHEC notes ozone readings improved in 2009 while interstate pollution and mobile sources loom large. Local leaders push for targeted measures and park and ride options to ease compliance and sustain development.
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Aiken County
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Myra Reece
Ment of Health and Environmental Control
Rotary Club of
Aiken
Federal
Jackson
DHEC
Reece
Fred Humes
Aiken-Edgefield Economic Development Partnership
Humes
Clay Killian
Savannah River
Augusta
I-20
Columbia
S.C
Rob Novit
Movit
Aikenstandard
Meet A Master Gardener Team At Aiken Farmers Market
The Meet A Master Gardener team will be at the Aiken Farmers Market this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon to answer garden questions. Available for sale are the revised Aiken County South Carolina Garden Almanac and A Collection of Favorite Recipes by Aiken Master Gardeners in the Kitchen.
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Aiken Farmers Market
Aiken County
South Carolina
Aiken
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