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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2014
Page
3
North Augusta police kicked in a door at an elderly resident's house seeking an incorrect occupant. The incident raises questions about policing tactics and accountability. The caller questions the country’s state following the event.
A couple from Aiken gained exposure after appearing on a Food Network program. The segment highlighted their culinary background and local ties, drawing attention to their regional roots.
The piece notes rising prices in Aiken after a large obstruction near the gated community on the Southside. It criticizes the area for catering to deep-pocket retirees and urges School Board reps to meet with teachers to address turmoil in middle schools and the need for stronger teacher support for student learning.
A reader praises the city manager for delaying outside contractors to protect boulevards and trees. The letter argues safety over haste, notes failed window washer estimates, and invites public comment via TalkBack and email to the Aiken Standard.
The Aiken Standard corrects items from 1A and a Thursday sports page error. It notes Joey Leaphart’s Langley residence and James Thompson’s SC basketball signee headline correction. Readers urged to report factual errors to Melissa Hanna via phone or email.
The Aiken Planning Commission unanimously recommends City Council keep the existing definition of an assisted living facility, noting it covers room, board, and limited personal care for two or more adults 18 and older. The panel also urges revising zoning rules on tree and sign visibility to consider new businesses.
Planning Director Ed Evans notes the ordinance currently allows slightly greater tree separation to improve visibility of freestanding signs. The Planning Commission urged applying the rule to both proposed and existing projects. Recommendations go to City Council for a first reading on Monday June 23 at 7 p.m. Maayan Schechter covers local government.
Sci entist Shara Donohue led a Dragons and Dreams program at the Nancy Bonnette Branch Library with over two dozen children and parents. The interactive show mixed storytelling with dry ice and fire experiments to teach evaporation and sublimation while audience members shouted and cheered.
Sciencetellers returns to the Aiken County Public Library for two shows on June 18 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. at 314 Chesterfield St. S.W. For information call Andrew Piccirillo at 908-334-2525. Avery Wilks, USC senior, interns at the Aiken Standard.
Tim McClendon will become senior pastor of St Johns United Methodist Church in late June. His first major duty is the annual patriotic worship service on June 29. He succeeds Rev George Howle, moves from Columbia District superintendent roles, and is joined by current pastors Rev Ray Litts and Rev Nancy Reed. McClendon hails from Edgefield and holds multiple degrees from USC Gordon-Conwell and Emory, with a blog on pottery. He and wife Cindy relocate to Aiken with three children Narcie Josh and Caleb.
The Aiken Master Gardeners schedule a Lunchbox Lecture at 12 30 p m Monday in Trinity United Methodist Church fellowship hall 2724 Whiskey Rd Dr James Blake state Master Gardener coordinator speaks on 10 Ways to Kill the Plants You Love Lunches encouraged for attendees For details call Clemson Extension Office 803 649 6297 or visit aikenmastergardeners org.
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