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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2009
Page
3
City of Aiken plans to open its budget books for public inspection to review expenditures and salaries. Officials urge residents to examine line items, including staff pay, to promote transparency and accountability in local government.
A shopper recalls being behind a woman challenging clerks and stacking groceries past the 15 item limit at the belt. She notes staff did not enforce the rule to avoid upsetting the customer and left her upset.
Senator Ryberg is set to inspect banners displaying character traits in Aiken where arrogance is not listed among the traits. The update notes a focus on values and civic ideals during the visit.
A reader at the Aiken County Farmers Market Friday event laments the absence of coverage for the standout band from Thursday night. The commenter praises a blonde female vocalist and hopes for her return to perform again.
The new Aiken Report argues drivers cause accidents, but local planning blames city decisions for hazardous Pine Log Whiskey and University Parkway corridors. It warns traffic delays, crowded red lights, and future gridlock as growth continues without bypass roads or improved access to I-20.
Aiken Standard readers urge action on a malfunctioning Newberry Street fountain. Call the TalkBack hotline at 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Names aren’t required and comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects an error about the Palmetto Amateur. The 2009 tournament was set to begin Thursday at Palmetto Golf Club and starts today with the event under way.
Several council members oppose the proposed audit committee charter citing risk of power abuse as the panel would investigate matters within its scope. The three member from council would sit on the committee which would oversee internal audits once formed. A budget session discussed setting aside 100000 for a CSRA lobbyist to seek new revenue as Savannah River Site jobs loom.
Midland Valley High School recognized a large number of students across categories including Honor graduates led by Savan nah Harris and Asheeba Baksh. Other awards covered include National Merit and Palmetto Fellows Scholarships, National Honor Society, and various teacher staff honors, with seniors from Aiken County Career Center also listed. The article notes upcoming graduation coverage for the Aiken County Career Center.
Readers may submit materials to editorials at aikenstandard.com or call the newsroom at 644 2401. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons is at 644 2381. Delivery questions reach 648 2311 with redelivery hours 6 30am to 10 30am weekdays and 7 00am to 11 00am weekends.
Aiken Design Review Board votes 4 to 1 to recommend a historic marker at the site of the 1953 Jones Electric Co gas explosion on Laurens Street. The plaque would name the ten victims and note the downtown destruction. The board also approves painting the old Aiken Post Office dome gold as renovations proceed.
The note lists June theme Justice for City of Aiken and then provides a full set of lottery results for Tuesday. Lottery figures include Pick 3 Midday 1 7 2, Pick 4 Midday 2 6 6 4, Pick 3 Evening 6 2 3, Pick 4 Evening 1 7 8 2, Palmetto Cash 5 4 38 14 7 36 with Multiplier 3, Mega Match 6 34 3 11 1 30 7, Cash 3 Midday 9 3 0, Cash 4 Midday 2 0 3 4, Cash 3 Evening 8 9 7, Cash 4 Evening 5 8 8 0, Fantasy 5 35 15 30 25 21, Mega Millions 13 26 30 35 9 and Mega Ball 33.
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