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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2005
Page
3
A reader warns that the South Meadows development will worsen traffic without first building adequate lanes. They propose controlled growth, a preservation focus, and even a possible housing ban in downtown Aiken. The letter also praises Millbrook Elementary and calls for parent and community school support.
Titan Peach Farms owner Chalmers Carr says Bi-Lo buys about 90 percent of their peaches. The operation, among South Carolina's largest, covers 2 600 acres with 46 varieties and last year sold 35 million pounds. Harvest runs May 12 to Sept 10 with hail damage expected to raise grade needs.
Burnettown town council prepares for a June 27 session to discuss a July 1 business license ordinance amid strong merchant opposition. The Horse Creek Merchants Association will present petitions supporting a November referendum, aiming to halt the measure and possibly form a steering committee delaying implementation.
Aiken County investigators say a Pearl Lane Wind sor fire Sunday near 4 p.m. had an undetermined cause after extensive damage. Lt Michael Frank noted suspicions leading investigators to the scene but the cause remains undetermined. No injuries were reported. Lawanda M Sampson 28 turned herself in Wagener for assault and trespassing and was charged on an outstanding warrant for assault with intent to kill stemming from a June 11 shooting incident.
A suspect turned herself in after an evening altercation with a man and a woman in Wagener. The incident involved gunfire directed at an occupied car, leaving a dented vehicle consistent with a bullet impact. Authorities say the case remains under investigation. A separate budget work session is set for 6 p.m. at the County Council Building to discuss the forthcoming fiscal year, with projected millage rates totaling 66.5 mills across county operations debt service solid waste roads USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College. A public hearing is slated for June 21 in the council chambers.
The Aiken Standard provides contact details for its publisher Scott B. Hunter and newsroom departments. It lists subscription options with monthly and multi month rates including EzPay and out of county mail pricing.
Tiajuana Cochnauer of the U S Department of Agriculture Forest Service Savannah River will discuss how the Forest Service cares for SRS land. The talk is Tuesday June 21 at 7 30 a m in the City Conference Center Aiken Municipal Building 215 The Alley Aiken. Reservations by Friday at 800 299 2682 or 649 3456. Admission 12 dollars.
Aiken announces June’s character trait Justice for residents and lists Monday lottery numbers across Pick 3 Pick 4 Palmetto Cash 5 and fantasy 5 draws with midday and evening results including Cash 3 and Cash 4 sequences.
The Aiken Standard publishes corrections to fix factual errors in local and world reporting. Readers may report mistakes by calling Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial aikenstandard.com to help set the record straight.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit photos of faces and places in Aiken County. Forms are available at the Aiken Standard office or on the website. Mail or deliver completed forms to 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801. For questions call Michael Gibbons at 6442381.
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