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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2006
Page
3
Citizens complain that payday and car title loan outlets ruin the town’s look with a Laurens Street entry planned this summer. Critics compare them unfavorably to tattoo parlors and warn of long term danger to the community.
A reader complains Memorial Gardens has fallen into disrepair since Homer McGee retired, noting a broken vase on a husband’s grave and urging better upkeep for those visiting to pay respects. Call Talkback at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com. comments may be edited for space.
The Aiken Standard clarifies an error in crossword publishing for June 4 and May 28. The correct puzzle for the week appears on page 11 with answers on page 14A. Weekend subscribers will receive the June 4 and June 11 weeks’ crosswords on June 11. Readers are urged to report errors to Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace.
The Aiken Design Review Board approved demolitions on Sumter Street to replace two brick ranches and two duplexes with four Southern cottage style houses by developer Ben Lott. Two will be two stories over 2,500 sq ft. two about 1,900 sq ft. Board members McDuffie and Henry voted against demolishing the brick houses, citing preserving local history.
Aiken Standard announces subscriber mail dates for 2006. Contact Box 456, 326 Rut and Dive, Aiken SC 29802 or call 803 688 2511. Planned mailing days include Feb 14, Mar 1, Apr 6, Apr 14, May 10, May 29, Jun 14, Jul 384, Aug 613, Sept 3K5, Nov 25, Dec 16, 23, 25.
Midday Pick 3 21 2 and Pick 4 7 1 2 4 Evening Pick 3 98 1 and Pick 4 21 41 results. Endurance noted as a trait for June.
Walter Williams Jr. 24 of Salley is charged with assault with intent to kill and related offenses after a February 10 shooting of John Clark II 23 of Salley during a Perry fight. Clark was treated at Aiken Regional Medical Centers for stomach and knee wounds. Williams, jailed at Aiken County Detention Center, faces forthcoming preliminary hearing.
Aiken County Commission voted unanimously to prohibit smoking, chewing, and all tobacco use in 28 parks, with parking areas at facilities exempt. The ban aims to promote health and safety and set a good example for youth, while golf in county parks is also banned. The panel also approved reallocating 545,831 dollars to buy a chiller for the Aiken County Complex after cooling failures.
An 18 year old was shot on North Silverton Street in Jackson this week after a fight. He told authorities he did not want to press charges and was treated at Aiken ER.
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