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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2004
Page
2
The Horse Creek Historical Society hosted a walking tour of Graniteville cemetery last Saturday. Families learned local history from guides and antebellum re enactors enhanced the serene and scenic site, a meaningful way to learn about ancestors.
Residents question financial capacity to operate two new museums for the African American Cultural Center and the Railroad Depot. They cite shortages of volunteers funds upkeep and maintenance and ask how a small city can afford additional capital and ongoing costs.
Aiken residents fear a high level radioactive waste leak from SRS after the Senate reclassifies waste, arguing decades of mismanagement and costly cleanup. The letter cites potential future leakage costs and community ostracism for speaking out.
Reader notes show gas prices in Greenwood through Walhalla run 10 to 11 cents lower than in Aiken. Walhalla 93 octane listed at 1.94 per gallon. Letter questions higher Aiken prices and hints at possible price-fixing. Also includes reader call for Talkback input.
The Mental Health Association of Aiken County hosts its fifth Aiken's Cookin' With Celebrity Chefs Friday at 7 PM at the Aiken Municipal Building 214 Park Ave SW. About 300 attendees expected. tickets are 25 in advance at 104 Florence St. SW or 30 at the door. 641 4164 for details.
Kroger plans rapid construction of a 70,000-square-foot grocery store at Heritage Square Shopping Center with a drive-up pharmacy and a separate gas station. The new facility will replace the former Dillard’s site and expand from the current 45,000-square-foot Hitchcock Plaza space on Silver Bluff Road, anchoring Kroger ownership of the building.
The event at Up Your Alley in Aiken raised awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. Dr Holly Woltz and Relay For Life co chair Lynn Drinkwater organized the tasting as a finale to this year’s walkathon season. Local businesses like Harvard Wine and Beverage provided spirits and staff, with Janni Bijas hosting and supplying hors d oeuvres. About $160,000 has been pledged by Relay teams to the Cancer Society.
North Augusta area gains roughly three and a half miles of I 520 also called the Palmetto Parkway as work continues on the Georgia South Carolina border. Allan Wertz of the South Carolina DOT says opening of the new interstate section is planned for the week of June 21 with Georgia coordinating a parallel opening. Earth work may begin soon for phase two between US 1 and Atomic Road as crews finish asphalt surface, signage, signals and guardrails amid favorable weather.
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